Leandra WillsNov 14, 20213 minThought StoppingWe've all been there. In the middle of a workout class, at a dinner party, or while driving to an appointment. We have a thought that...
Leandra WillsMar 16, 20213 minThe Grieving ProcessGrief is not something to be fixed. Grief is a natural process that occurs when one experiences loss of someone or something. It could be...
Leandra WillsJan 26, 20213 minUnderstanding Empathy and How to Create More of it in Your LifeWhy is it important to understand empathy? What is it and why should we care (literally)? We might feel sorry when something bad happens...
Leandra WillsJan 6, 20213 min7 P's to Fighting DepressionDepression is dark and oppressive. It is more than a situation that causes you to feel down for a period of time. It is a debilitating...
Leandra WillsDec 8, 20202 minVicarious Trauma vs. Compassion FatigueVicarious Trauma (VT) is used to describe the experience of people in the helping profession who work with someone who has experienced...
Leandra WillsDec 1, 20202 minEmotional RecoilOften when my clients experience a "break-through" in session, the following week there is a difference in the way they approach and...
Leandra WillsNov 10, 20202 minTrauma - Body and BrainI can almost taste the concrete in my mouth. That split second of going over my bike handle bars has stayed with me much longer than the...
Leandra WillsOct 27, 20202 minAnxiety and a PandemicShe felt her world closing in. She lived her life with a set of actions that made it so she could function in it. She hand sanitizer in...
Leandra WillsOct 20, 20202 minEmotional IntelligenceEmotional Intelligence is the ability to recognize one's own feelings and the feelings of others. It also includes the ability to...
Leandra WillsOct 13, 20202 minCan't catch a wink?Are you waking up at night? Are you having a hard time falling asleep? Is your lack of sleep, and increased anxiety about sleep making it ha
Leandra WillsSep 13, 20201 minTherapy. Think Well.Welcome to the launch of my therapy practice. We are all in this place of finding new normals. As a therapist, I am here to help you...