How to Help a Child Dealing with Anxiety
Childhood is a time of wonder, exploration, and growth. It’s a period when young minds should be free from worry and filled with joy. But for some children, anxiety casts a shadow over this precious phase of life. You might wonder, “Is my child’s anxiety just a phase, or is there something more I can […]
Demystifying Individual Therapy: Benefits and Common Myths in the Hispanic Community
Imagine stepping into a world where you get to know yourself better and feel good inside. That’s what happens when people start something called “individual therapy.” Today, we’re going to talk about this in a way that makes it easy to understand, especially for families like ours in the Hispanic community. Sometimes, people think a […]
Anxiety: How and why anxiety manifests as irritability or anger
Anxiety doesn’t always look like panic attacks, constant worry, or paralyzing fear. In many cases, it shows up in subtler, more confusing ways. One of the most common—but least understood—manifestations of anxiety is irritability or even anger. As a psychologist specializing in multiple forms of therapy and part of the team at Sol Counseling, I’ve worked with […]
How Avoidance Fuels Anxiety
Learn why avoiding anxiety makes it worse and how therapy breaks this cycle. Culturally sensitive, bilingual anxiety treatment in Englewood, CO. (720) 276-9188 Breaking Free: How Avoidance Keeps Anxiety Alive—and How Therapy Helps You Reclaim Your Lif Do you cancel plans at the last minute because your anxiety feels too overwhelming? Do you avoid certain […]
Finding Peace as a Latina Mother: How Postpartum Anxiety Therapy Can Help
Becoming a mother should feel joyful, but for many Latina mothers, the early months are filled with overwhelming worry, racing thoughts, and constant fear that something terrible will happen to your baby. Maybe you’re checking on your sleeping infant multiple times per night, feeling your heart race with anxiety, or struggling with intrusive thoughts that […]
Anxiety and Insomnia. Breaking the cycle.
Have you found yourself lying awake until the early hours with your heart racing and your mind full of worries? If every night becomes a battle between your desperate need for rest and the thoughts that won’t leave you in peace, I want you to know that you are not alone in this struggle. As […]
IFS Therapy for Anxiety and Overthinking. Finding Inner Peace
As a Latin-American adult in the Denver metro area, you might feel like your mind never stops. Even when you’re trying to relax, there’s a constant stream of thoughts—worrying about work, replaying conversations, planning for problems that haven’t happened yet, or feeling guilty about not doing enough. “¿Por qué no puedo calmar mi mente?” (Why […]
Recognizing the Signs: When It’s Time to Be Concerned About Your Child with Anxiety
Parents or primary caregivers typically want the same thing. They want their child to be safe, healthy, and happy. Caregivers will try to keep their children safe and shield them from any potential threats or dangers for as long as possible. It’s a little easier to do this when they’re younger because they never leave […]
Navigating Depression as a First-Generation Immigrant: Finding Hope in the Journey Between Two Worlds
Family is everything in Latino culture, but what happens when the weight of building a new life in a foreign country feels too heavy to bear? As a first-generation immigrant, you’ve carried the dreams and sacrifices of generations on your shoulders. You came to this country with esperanza—hope—for a better future, yet sometimes that hope […]
Is Your Anxiety Affecting Your Relationships?
Anxiety is more than just occasional worry or stress. It can seep into every aspect of your life, including your relationships. Whether you experience generalized anxiety, social anxiety, or specific fears, the ripple effects of these emotions can strain your connections with loved ones. If you’ve noticed patterns of conflict, misunderstandings, or emotional distance in […]