Mental Health Blog and Resources
What Does It Mean to Be Vulnerable? Why Emotional Openness Matters More Than You Think
We hear the word vulnerable tossed around often—especially in therapy, relationships, or self-growth spaces—but what does it really mean to be vulnerable? Is it weakness? Honesty? Oversharing? Strength? At Annapolis Counseling Center, we often guide clients through...
Mental Health Check-In: Why It Matters and How to Do It
Life moves fast. Between work, family, errands, and endless to-do lists, it’s easy to push your feelings aside and tell yourself, “I’ll deal with it later.” But your mental health isn’t just something to think about when things fall apart—it deserves your attention in...
Understanding the Roots of Anger and How to Heal
If you’ve ever found yourself asking, “Why do I have anger issues?”, you’re not alone—and you’re not broken. Anger is a natural human emotion. But when it starts to feel out of control, confusing, or overwhelming, it can take a toll on your relationships, your work,...
Stress Management
In the hustle of everyday life, stress can easily consume your thoughts and overwhelm you. It always feels like there's more to do, more to worry about, and never enough time to catch your breath. It can seem impossible to find a moment of peace amid the...
Spiritual Challenges
In the depths of your being, you may feel a profound sense of restlessness and yearning. Every step forward is met with uncertainty, spiritual struggles, and doubt. If you find yourself longing to connect with something greater than yourself, then our team at...
Adoption Focused Therapy
Family. Sometimes we’re born into it, sometimes we marry into it, and sometimes we choose it. But if you’ve experienced adoption it can feel like the word “family” is part of a secret language that only you understand. Did you find yourself needing to make an adoption...
Sand Tray Therapy
In the realm of therapy, words alone can sometimes fall short in expressing the depth of our emotions and experiences. There are layers to our subconscious and inner worlds that remain elusive in traditional talk therapy. That's where sand tray therapy comes in - an...
Anxiety and Depression
Do you feel overwhelmed, as if it takes every ounce of energy to get through the day? Finding relief seems impossible, and catching your breath feels elusive, like a dream. That nagging voice in your head, feeding you worst-case scenarios, has become the norm. It's...
Why Life Transitions Trigger Anxiety—And What You Can Do About It
Change is a part of life—yes, we know. But let’s be real: even the good changes can leave you feeling wobbly, overwhelmed, or like your brain is stuck on an emotional loading screen. You might be graduating, getting married, starting a new job, navigating a breakup,...
How Does Ketamine Work for Depression, Anxiety, and PTSD?
If you’ve been battling depression, anxiety, or PTSD for what feels like forever, you’ve probably tried a few things—therapy, medication, yoga, breathing apps, meditation, journaling, all the podcasts. And maybe some of it helped, but not enough. Or maybe it helped...
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