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Postpartum Anxiety: More Than the “Baby Blues”
Post partum anxiety is common. Counseling can help. Bringing a new baby home is often described as joyful and exciting—but for many new...

Whitney Hancock
Sep 162 min read


Teen Anxiety: Supporting Adolescents in a Stressful World
Teen anxiety is common. Counseling can help. Being a teenager has never been easy—but today’s teens face unique pressures that can make...

Whitney Hancock
Sep 152 min read


Panic Attacks and Panic Disorder: Finding Relief
Imagine your heart suddenly races, your chest feels tight, your hands shake, and you can’t seem to catch your breath. It feels like...

Whitney Hancock
Sep 142 min read


Social Anxiety: When Being Around Others Feels Overwhelming
Most people feel a little nervous before giving a speech or meeting someone new. But for those with social anxiety, everyday interactions...

Whitney Hancock
Sep 132 min read


Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD) : When Worry Never Seems to Stop
Most people worry from time to time. But if you find yourself constantly on edge, overthinking, and unable to relax, you may be dealing...

Whitney Hancock
Sep 122 min read


Understanding Anxiety: A New Blog Series on Different Types of Anxiety
Anxiety doesn’t look the same for everyone. For some, it shows up as racing thoughts before bed. For others, it’s panic attacks that seem...

Whitney Hancock
Sep 112 min read


Marriage Therapy: Why Household Labor Inequality is Hurting Modern Relationships
Couple fights over who carries 71% of the mental load in the household. A recent report from the Journal of Marriage and Family found...

Whitney Hancock
Sep 112 min read


Art Therapy Isn’t Just for Kids—It’s for Adults Too
Art therapy uses collage, drawing, and other modalities to process creatively. When many people think of art therapy , they picture...

Whitney Hancock
Sep 102 min read


Judgment Is a Powerful Way to Keep People at Arm’s Length
Think about how quickly we make judgments about other people: Religion: “They’re too conservative.” “They don’t take their faith...

Whitney Hancock
Sep 93 min read


When Work Feels Like Walking on Eggshells: How Abusive Systems Replicate Abusive Relationships
Most of us think of abuse in the context of personal relationships—an unhealthy dynamic between two people where power, control, and fear...

Whitney Hancock
Sep 82 min read


How Anxiety and Depression Are Linked to Trauma & Therapy That Heals
“Trauma is about a loss of connection—to ourselves, to our bodies, to our families, to the world around us.” – Peter Levine. When trauma...

Whitney Hancock
Sep 13 min read


Why ChatGPT Shouldn’t Be Your Therapist
Teen using ChatGPT as a therapist Artificial intelligence has made its way into almost every part of our lives. From answering quick...

Whitney Hancock
Aug 302 min read


How Online Couples Therapy Can Strengthen Your Relationship, and Your Whole Family
Every relationship faces challenges. Over time, stress, miscommunication, or unresolved conflicts can build up and leave couples feeling...

Whitney Hancock
Aug 292 min read


How Art Therapy, Play Therapy, and EMDR Therapy in Colorado Springs Helps Children Heal from Trauma
Art therapist in Colorado Springs guides a young boy through expressive drawing techniques, enhancing emotional exploration and...

Whitney Hancock
Aug 242 min read


Video Therapy for Teens in Colorado: Accessible, Affordable, and Covered by Medicaid
As of 2024, Colorado faces one of the most serious mental health crises in the nation. Our state ranks second worst for mental health...

Whitney Hancock
Aug 203 min read


Coming Back to the Present: Healing PTSD Dissociation Through EMDR and Somatic Therapy
When we go through trauma, the body and mind often find ways to survive that moment. One of the most common survival strategies is...

Whitney Hancock
Aug 182 min read


Building Connection in Couples Therapy: The Power of A.R.E.
Be Understood: Counselors who care in Colorado Springs. When couples come to counseling, it’s often because they feel stuck in cycles of...

Whitney Hancock
Aug 173 min read


Religion & Faith: What We Believe About Its Role in Counseling
At Dynamic Counseling, we believe that you deserve care that sees you fully . That includes your culture, your life experiences, your...

Whitney Hancock
Aug 34 min read


Supporting Without Enabling: The Partner & Family’s Role in OCD Recovery
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) doesn’t just affect the person struggling with it. It ripples out into their relationships,...

Whitney Hancock
Aug 13 min read


Let Your Kids Be Bored This Summer — It's Actually Good for Them
We are reaching the end of summer… and running out of things to do. In a world of summer camps, Pinterest activities, social media full...

Whitney Hancock
Jul 293 min read
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