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Eating disorders are complex and multifaceted conditions that can have a significant impact on an individual's physical, emotional, and mental health. Although there is no single cause of eating disorders, Read more

Choosing the right therapist can be a daunting task, especially if you have never been to therapy before. Therapy is a personal and intimate experience, and finding the right therapist Read more

Major depression, also known as clinical depression or major depressive disorder, is a mental health condition that affects millions of individuals worldwide. It goes beyond the typical ups and downs Read more

If you're like many people, you may struggle with negative body image at times. Maybe you feel self-conscious about your weight, your shape, or some other physical feature. Or maybe Read more

While stress and anxiety can be difficult to manage, there are several things you can do to reduce their impact on your life. Some strategies for managing stress include getting Read more

As humans, our relationship with food can be complex and multifaceted. For some individuals, the desire to control their food intake can lead to restrictive eating habits. While the reasons Read more

The teen years are a hard time for you and your adolescent, which can add stress to your relationship. During these years, they will push limits, seem moody, and can blow your mind with how often they answer your questions with one-word answers. Connecting and building healthy relationships during this time can be challenging, but it isn’t impossible. Read more

Calm Blue Waters Counseling, PLLC would like to share a few unique benefits of online counseling that one might find helpful. Read more

Find out the differences between an eating disorder and disordered eating. Read more

Do you ever feel like you want to talk to a professional counselor but you don’t have the time? Or maybe there is no therapist in your area that deals Read more

Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) affects an estimated 10 million people in the United States, with up to 20 million more experiencing some depressive symptoms. It presents as similar to depression Read more

Avoidant Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID) is a relatively new diagnosis, introduced in the latest edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual (DSM-V). As a result, it has not been Read more

Eating Disorders and Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) share many similarities. They are both disorders of control. They involve obsessive thinking and compulsive behavior. They are  disruptive and debilitating. It is not Read more

Eating disorders are a serious problem among adolescents. It is estimated that approximately five percent have diagnosable eating disorders but many more have non-specific symptoms that signal problems with disordered Read more

Describes the impact of technology and school on social anxiety in adolescents. Read more

Adolescents face multiple stressors, as they balance the demands of school, sports, and friendships. They are also undergoing developmental changes and beginning to separate from their parents. The teenage years Read more