Dr. Alex Rowell- Licensed Clinical Psychologist
Online Therapy in Oregon
What motivates you? Or more importantly, how do you motivate yourself to accomplish something you set out to do? Often we think if we are hard on ourselves or just keep pushing through, we will able to finish some objective we set out to do. This idea is the metaphorical whip that we think …
I cannot stress the importance of sleep for our everyday functioning and wellness. In today’s culture we often think of sleep as an inconvenience or competition on who can get the least amount of rest and accomplish the most by staying up long hours. Below are some factoids that not only affect out health related …
Whenever you see a mental health care profession, they often focus on what is wrong with you. For example, they might say something like, “please describe your symptoms” or “how long have you been depressed?” Do not get me wrong, it is important to understand why you have noticed a changed in your mood or …
People who described themselves as perfectionists often have standards that are so high that they either cannot be achieved or do so at a great personal cost, i.e. overexerting energy or being cognitively inflexible. Perfectionists tend to believe that anything short of perfection is horrible, sub-par, and just flat out unacceptable. Even minor imperfections will …
In a world that may seem like it is flooded with negativity, it is important to remember that we have much more in common than we might think. If we can find common ground for ourselves and the people around us, it creates a bridge of understanding, which at times can be hard. As psychologist, …
People are often very good at expressing compassion towards people they care about. For example, when we have a friend or family member who is going through a tough time, we often drop what we are doing to call them, send a text or meet up with them in person. Self-compassion however is harder for …
Given last week’s tragic deaths of Kate Spade and Anthony Bourdain, talking about suicide or why people die by suicide can be often difficult topic to discuss amongst loved ones and friends. People have all types of reactions and beliefs about suicide, but it is important to note helping someone who is truly struggling can …
This is a question that a lot of people struggle with before they reach out to a mental health professional. As people, we do not hesitate to help or support someone we love who is struggling or going through something really tough. Often we provide empathic statements and help them with tasks they may not …
Have you ever felt emotionally exhausted or overwhelmed at work? Has this negatively affected your family, the relationship you have with your friends, and just every day interactions? These feelings can be quite common and it is important to spot them before they lead to other mental health conditions such as depression and anxiety. Below …
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