Amanda Stretcher 12/18/23 Amanda Stretcher 12/18/23

The Ninth Day of Adulting: Mental Health and Maintaining Progress and Healing

As we continue our journey through "The 12 Days of Adulting" series, today we focus on a crucial aspect of navigating adulthood: maintaining mental health during the holidays. The festive season, while filled with joy and celebration, can also bring unique challenges to our mental well-being. The pressures of creating perfect holiday experiences, managing family expectations, and handling complex dynamics can amplify stress and anxiety. It's essential to prioritize self-care, set realistic goals, and seek support to sustain our mental health progress and healing during this bustling period.

Amanda Stretcher 12/12/23 Amanda Stretcher 12/12/23

The Eighth Day of Adulting: Regulating Your Anxiety

Regulating anxiety during the holidays requires intentional self-care and a focus on realistic expectations. By practicing self-compassion, setting achievable goals, and incorporating somatic exercises, we can navigate the holiday season with greater ease, fostering a sense of joy and connection. Remember, the holidays are an opportunity to celebrate and create meaningful memories, and taking care of your mental well-being is an essential part of the festivities. Learn more about how we work with anxiety and adulting at Crescent Counseling, and contact us for a free phone consult!

Amanda Stretcher 12/7/23 Amanda Stretcher 12/7/23

The Seventh Day of Adulting: Boundaries with Family & Protecting Your Peace

At Crescent Counseling, we’re here to support you in your relationships with your family year-round. Contact us to learn more about how we work with adulting and see if we could be a good fit for your therapy or counseling needs.

Amanda Stretcher 12/5/23 Amanda Stretcher 12/5/23

The Sixth Day of Adulting: Navigating the Unknown and Coping with Concerns about the World

The concerns about the world can be overwhelming, but by acknowledging and addressing their impact, individuals can navigate adulting with resilience. Finding a balance between staying informed and protecting mental health is essential, and practicing self-care becomes a vital tool in fostering well-being amidst the uncertainties of the world. Learn more about how we work with adulting, and contact us if you’re interested in starting your own therapy journey with Crescent Counseling in Dallas.

Amanda Stretcher 11/29/23 Amanda Stretcher 11/29/23

The Fifth Day of Adulting: Boundaries with Alcohol and Sipping Responsibly

Learn more about how we work with adulting at Crescent Counseling, and contact us to request an initial consult for therapy in Dallas. Also, learn more about Brainspotting and how this brain-based therapy could help explore your relationship with alcohol.

Amanda Stretcher 11/27/23 Amanda Stretcher 11/27/23

The Fourth Day of Adulting: Boundaries with Friends and Nurturing Healthy Connections

As the holiday season unfolds, the social calendar tends to overflow with events, gatherings, and the occasional office party. Amidst the festive chaos, maintaining balance in friendships becomes crucial. Start by recognizing the value of healthy friendships — those that nurture your well-being and contribute positively to your life. Crescent Counseling shares about boundaries with friends.

Amanda Stretcher 11/25/23 Amanda Stretcher 11/25/23

Curious About EFT “Tapping”?

Learn more about how Crescent Counseling works with trauma, anxiety, couples, adulting, and disordered eating. Learn more about other somatic, body-brain based therapy techniques, Brainspotting and the Safe and Sound Protocol.

If you’re ready to learn more about tapping or therapy in Dallas, TX, you can Contact us.

Allison Schmid 11/24/23 Allison Schmid 11/24/23

The Third Day of Adulting: Unwrapping Dating During the Holidays

We know dating in Dallas, and we want to help you navigate everything that comes along with relationships, including your relationship to yourself. Learn more about how we work with adulting, and how Allison works with couples counseling. Contact Crescent Counseling in Dallas for more information.

Allison Schmid 11/21/23 Allison Schmid 11/21/23

The Second Day of Adulting: A Guide to Managing Job Stress and Choosing a Career Path

Learn more about how Crescent Counseling works with all the challenges that come along with adulting, including managing job stress and choosing a career path. Contact us if you’re ready to explore therapy in Dallas.

Amanda Stretcher 11/16/23 Amanda Stretcher 11/16/23

Embarking on a Healing Journey: The Power of Brainspotting

Welcome to a space where profound healing meets innovative therapy—welcome to the world of Brainspotting. If you're curious about this transformative approach to mental health, you're in for an enlightening journey.

Allison Schmid 11/15/23 Allison Schmid 11/15/23

The First Day of Adulting: Navigating the Financial Maze of Adulting

Let us help you embrace the joy of adulting. Learn more about our therapy work with adulting and contact us to schedule a phone consult for therapy in Dallas with Crescent Counseling.

Allison Schmid 11/13/23 Allison Schmid 11/13/23

The 12 Days of Adulting: A Compassionate Guide through the "Adulting" Journey and the Holidays

The Twelve Days of Adulting Blog Series was written by therapists at Crescent Counseling in Dallas. Check out this compassionate guide to “adulting.”

Amanda Stretcher 7/20/23 Amanda Stretcher 7/20/23

Nature and Our Mental Health

What does the research say on nature and our mental health written by Amanda Stretcher, MA, LPC-S, therapist in Dallas providing therapy for trauma, anxiety, and disordered eating. Amanda provides therapy at Crescent Counseling in Dallas.

Amanda Stretcher 6/27/23 Amanda Stretcher 6/27/23

Book Review: Anchored by Deb Dana - A Guide to Healing Trauma with the Polyvagal Theory

A book review on Anchored written by Deb Dana from Amanda Stretcher MA, LPC-S from Crescent Counseling, a trauma therapist in Dallas.

Amanda Stretcher 5/31/23 Amanda Stretcher 5/31/23

5 tips for regulation from a Polyvagal Theory informed therapist

5 tips for regulation from a Polyvagal Theory informed therapist by Amanda Stretcher, MA, LPC-S from Crescent Counseling in Dallas

Amanda Stretcher 5/28/23 Amanda Stretcher 5/28/23

Learn about the Safe and Sound Protocol (SSP) with Amanda Stretcher, MA, LPC-S

Learn about the Safe and Sound Protocol (SSP) with Amanda Stretcher, MA, LPC-S from Crescent Counseling in Dallas. Amanda provides therapy for anxiety, trauma, adulting, and eating disorders in Dallas.