Phillip Whitely, M.S., LMFT

Toxic relationships are often so difficult to get out of. We ALL deserve to be treated with respect. Here's the first of a series of articles which will shed light on leaving an abusive relationship.

For some, small talk can be anything but...small! Without this skill, it is virtually impossible to connect to others on a deeper level. Check out this article from Nerd Fitness in order to master small talk.

Who hasn’t procrastinated at one time or another?! I wish there was a silver bullet to put an end to procrastination once and for all alas, it takes work! In my search for techniques to thwart procrastination, I came across this idea of daily training. Let me know if it works for you? If you have a different method that has proven successful, let me know!

Are you or someone you know diagnosed with Bipolar Disorder? Have you wondered what that means? Check out this article to further understand the types, symptoms, risk factors, treatment strategies, and more.

Have you ever felt like you’re faking your way through your job and at any moment everyone will find out? This is often referred to as Impostor Syndrome and is more common than you might think. Here are some pointers for keeping this silent fear in check.

Feeling that angst over the upcoming election? You’re not alone! This comes up in my office at least once every day. While election anxiety might not paralyze you, it sure can cause some distraction, unnecessary worry, and doubt in the kindness of others. Check out these four pointers for how to process these feelings.

Have you ever thought: I’m just not smart enough. I’ll never get this. I should be able to fix this problem. Nobody understands.... These are known as cognitive distortions and everyone has them from time to time. Check out this article for ways to break this thought pattern.

Choose one to remove from your life this week! https://t.co/u9frgQKd4I

Check out this brief article with some good insight.

Here is a brief article I wrote on recognizing some signs of depression. What are some ideas that have worked for you when you have dealt with depression?

We all know one! More often than not, we find ourselves tangled up in their lives. As this article says, "if you put the effort into caring for yourself that you put into keeping the narcissist satisfied, you could become the confident person the narcissist pretends to be."

Do you or someone you know struggle with Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)? Yoga and exercise are excellent ways to work through some PTSD symptoms! Some other successful practices might include music, animals, smartphone apps, and talk therapy.