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Dr. Laura's Meaningful Psychological Services
Online Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy
Cognitive-Behavior Therapy, Mindfulness, Christian Counseling, CBIT, ERP, CBT-I, Behavior Consultation, Independence Focused Treatment for Childhood Anxiety
Treatment for Anxiety, OCD, and Insomnia
Laura Van Schaick-Harman, Psy.D., BC-TMH
Parenting Self-Care
Balancing parenthood with any other aspect of life is a challenge. Becoming a parent presents some amazing opportunities to face anxiety...
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Jun 23, 20211 min read
Digital Wellness
To avoid spoilers, read this post by Dr. Kanaris, sex therapist and psychologist, first. It’s not what you think! https://cyberinfidelity...
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May 27, 20211 min read
Languishing During a Pandemic
Checking in on you this month. How are you doing? We have been in this collective trauma for over a year, and this is going to impact all...
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Apr 27, 20211 min read
Embracing Spring With Mindfulness
Happy Spring! The days are longer and the weather is nicer. I want to encourage you to embrace the environment and enjoy outdoor...
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Mar 30, 20211 min read
Exposure is Important
There are many opportunities for challenging your anxiety in everyday life. Many of you who have suffered with anxiety or OCD already...
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Feb 23, 20212 min read
Inspiration From Movies
Happy New Year! Do you feel in need of some inspiration? I have compiled some fun and inspiring ideas based on several family friendly...
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Jan 19, 20211 min read
Meaningful Holidays During COVID
It’s December- many months into the pandemic and in the middle of the holiday season. For some, the season is not very merry. You may be...
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Dec 14, 20201 min read
Breathing As a Skill
Deep breathing is an essential skill for relaxation and calming down anxiety. While we are breathing all the time, we often take shallow...
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Nov 24, 20201 min read
Election Related Stress
Many people have expressed an increase in anxiety and stress related to the upcoming election. This month, I am sharing some resources to...
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Oct 30, 20201 min read
Information Overload
With social media, TV, apps, e-mail, news articles, and mail, we can easily become overloaded with information. If left unchecked, we...
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Sep 30, 20201 min read
Beginning School During Challenging Times
As we are preparing for a new school year and are making decisions for our families, ourselves, and careers, we may feel anxious,...
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Aug 26, 20201 min read
Managing Anxiety with Relaxation and Mindfulness
In this time of uncertainty, there is understandably heightened anxiety and stress. One healthy way of managing anxiety is with...
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Jul 29, 20201 min read
Healthy Communication
There is a time for listening and a time for speaking. Both communication methods are integral to successful relationships. Over the past...
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Jun 29, 20201 min read
Resilience During the Pandemic
We are living history in the making right now more than ever. Our day-to-day challenges, activities, sources of happiness, health...
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May 26, 20202 min read
Resource for COVID-19 Coping
How are you doing and coping? I hope you are prioritizing self-care, having some fun, and staying healthy. This month I am sharing an...
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Apr 27, 20201 min read
"Little and Often Makes Much"
Setting goals can be overwhelming at times. We set ahead to lose weight, watch less TV, exercise more, meet more people, apply for a new...
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Feb 26, 20201 min read
Mindsets Matter
Happy New Year! Flexibility in our world is so important. Being flexible in our thinking, attitude, and relationships can make a positive...
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Jan 28, 20201 min read
Holiday Coping Resources
The holiday season can be merry, fun, and joyful for some people and depressing, anxiety provoking, and stressful for others. There are...
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Dec 23, 20191 min read
Wait it Out
Have you suffered from an anxiety disorder? Have you experienced a panic attack before? Have you felt like anxiety would never end?...
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Nov 25, 20192 min read
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