Being vulnerable with others can be scary, but it doesn’t signify weakness. In fact, it takes courage and bravery to be seen without knowing the outcome.

This sculpture beautifully captures our inner child wanting to connect but how sometimes our adult selves get in the way, or just don't know how to connect. This illustrates how it can be a challenge to connect with others when there has been past hurts, wounds, trauma and unmet needs. The good news is we can learn how to recognize this deeper part of ourselves. We can heal and care for our inner child. Then, we can develop deeper connections and intimacy in our relationships when we do!

Back to school is here & it can be stressful. Read a few therapist-approved tips for making the transition easier for the whole family.

Self-care is the act of taking care of yourself so that you can be well to live the life that you desire and meet the demands that life brings. As a result of caring for yourself more meaningfully, you begin to experience improvements in all aspects of your life. Your body, mind, and soul become well and whole.

For many military families, it’s time to move again! Here are some tips for dealing with the emotional roller coaster of PCS season.

A basic introduction to mental health disorders including depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder and bipolar disorder.

May is Mental Health Awareness Month. This week on the blog, Clarksville therapist, Jessica Brady shares how we can show up for ourselves well and why it matters.

Cognitive behavior therapy focuses on our thoughts.  It helps us see the connection between our thoughts, feelings, and behaviors.  The three are connected: Our thoughts influence our feelings and our feelings determine our behaviors. 

In honor of Month of the Military Child, here is a list of resources for military families.

When we experience trauma, our beliefs and assumptions can get rattled. Our bodies are affected in addition to our minds. The good news is that the effects of trauma on our nervous system can be reversed!

How to Talk About the Hard Stuff with Kids. Topic: School Shootings written by licensed therapists at Swell.

With the local tragedies in Clarksville/Nashville, Tennessee during March of 2023, in addition to the numerous traumatic experiences over the past few years, many people are suffering from collective trauma. Read to learn more from a therapist and how you can begin to heal.

Ever considered therapy, but not sure if it’s for you? Here are 10 reasons from a licensed therapist of how it could be beneficial.

Being alone and being lonely are not the same thing, but they can feel similar at times. Learn how to tell the difference and a few tips from a therapist that can help.

Meet Jessica!

Meet Kelly: Swell’s Clinical Director