Nicole Symcox | Psychotherapist

Most people generally think of fear as something negative because they have negative memories associated with fear. And while this is normal, it’s not really a helpful knee-jerk reaction because fear can actually be incredibly useful. Fear is really a spectrum, ranging from healthy forms of fear to unhealthy fear. So, I really want to take a deep dive into the two ends of this spectrum and ... Read the Post

Since this pandemic began and people across the country have been told to shelter in place, there has been lots of messaging on social media about how we should use this time effectively to “Be our best selves…” And a lot of people are left feeling bad that they can’t seem to embody that level of energy right now. As humans, we have always had a set of basic needs that we have to fulfill. However, ... Read the Post

Anxiety is never in short supply, and since we are experiencing a pandemic right now, it can feel like the symptoms are becoming increasingly more difficult to control. A lot of your usual coping mechanisms like meeting with friends or physical activities might not be available, so what can we do to help alleviate this feeling? A huge part of supporting yourself through anxiety comes from ... Read the Post

During this time of social isolation, we’re spending a lot of time around the same people. And for some of us, that brings up a lot of emotional difficulty. However, no matter how much drama this is causing you mentally, this is not the time to start giving up on your relationships. We are isolating to stop the spread of this virus, but we don’t have to emotionally isolate. And now truly is the ... Read the Post

We are now in a place where, as a global community, everyone is physically isolated from the rest of the world. This will affect different people in different ways, but what will be heightened in most people is fear and anxiety. Our brains love certainty. And because we have no idea when this pandemic is going to end, or even what that might look like, our brains are in overdrive right now, deep ... Read the Post