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Labeling People: Why It’s Harmful and Why We Do It
Labels are harmful. They discourage people from changing, and they can damage a person's self-esteem. Learn all about the negative effects of labels here.
How to Email a Therapist for the First Time
Emailing a therapist for the first time might seem intimidating, but you don't need to worry. Here's what you need to say and what can wait till the first session.
Blaming Others When Things Go Wrong
We tend to lay blame on everyone or everything else when things go poorly. Unfortunately, blaming others for our poor actions or anger can have negative consequences.
Mental Health and The Holidays: How to Cope with Holiday Anxiety
For many, the holidays aren't so merry and bright. Feeling down when so many are feeling up can make holiday anxiety hard to cope with.
Social Anxiety and Autism: How They're Related and How They Aren't
Many people self-diagnose themselves with social anxiety and autism. While they share similar traits and can occur together, they are fundamentally different.
Self-Diagnosing Mental Illness: You Can't Always Trust Tik Tok
Seeing it on the internet doesn’t make it true. Self-diagnosing mental illness based on what you see on social media doesn't always work out.
High Functioning Depression
Some mental illnesses are truly invisible. Someone might be fighting a hard battle without outwardly showing it.
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Inner Balance Counseling
1234 S Power Rd Suite 252
Mesa, AZ 85206
1414 W Broadway Rd Suite 122
Tempe, AZ 85282
Front office: Monday - Friday 9am-3pm
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