Nicole Symcox | Psychotherapist

I have heard from so many people, friends, family, and clients that there is a lot of low-level depression going on right now. At a time like this, with the pandemic and how that has changed our lives, it feels unavoidable. But the truth is that you’re not stuck there and there are things you can do to ease it. When we’re experiencing this situational depression, it can feel like a battle is going ... Read the Post

Making decisions when you have an anxious brain can be a total nightmare. When we’re stuck in this place of overthinking all of the options and the possible outcomes, it can even lead to decision paralysis, which is not where we want to be. But the truth is, making decisions is something we can train our brain to do well. The more we practice, just like anything, the better we become. And the ... Read the Post

As we go through the healing process and work towards our goals, something all of us come up against are unhealthy coping mechanisms and reactions that are no longer serving us. These can come from a variety of places, and unlearning these behaviors is something that cannot be ignored. People often think that they can move forward and cope with what life throws at them by having some tools and ... Read the Post

Since COVID-19 broke out, we’ve all had way more time on our hands. However, I’ve noticed people being so much more stressed, and actually treating their time as if it is more scarce. And as a result, one of the things that has fallen by the wayside is self-care. But truthfully, this is something we cannot survive without. The phrase self-care might make you think of bubble baths and chocolate, ... Read the Post

I want to talk about how to manage stress today, which is crazy when you consider we’re in mid-July and this is usually most people’s favorite time of the year. We have vacations to go on or we’re hanging out in the sun. But a lot of us don’t have these options, and the absence of those de-stressors is beginning to show. The good news is, you don’t need a vacation to de-stress. So in this episode, ... Read the Post