Pleshe, Karen - Karen Pleshe Msw LCSW

read moreTherapy appointments are available Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays, and some Fridays in person, and with virtual online counseling, at times that are convenient for you.

read moreMost people think of trauma as something that is really horrific, that someone else has experienced. Most people recognize that having been molested or finding out a close friend committed suicide is traumatic. These types of trauma are what some psychologists call big "T" trauma. If on the other hand you were exposed to continuous arguing by your parents growing up, or had a few incidences of being called names from other children, these in themselves don't usually have the same impact as the large "T" trauma when it happens, however over time it can ultimately have a similar impact as the larger trauma.

read moreAnxiety has become a more frequent part of our everyday life. With the increase in violence in schools, precautions on how to keep our children safe from strangers, daily news reports of murder, fears of terrorism, and all the attention on global warming, it is no wonder anxiety disorders are the most common of all the mental health disorders. Here are two lists of examples of how both normal and troublesome anxiety can manifest. Hopefully these examples will help you determine if you are experiencing some normal anxiety as part of a life adjustment or change and when you would be experiencing anxiety that has gotten out of control.