# Simplify Life --- ## Pages - [Why Simplify?](https://www.simplifyatlanta.com/why-simplify/) - [Athletes & Performers](https://www.simplifyatlanta.com/what-we-do/athletes-performers/) - [Parenting Plans](https://www.simplifyatlanta.com/what-we-do/parenting-plans/) - [Parenting a Child with Anxiety](https://www.simplifyatlanta.com/what-we-do/parenting-a-child-with-anxiety/) - [Parents ](https://www.simplifyatlanta.com/what-we-do/parents/) - [Sign Up For Our Newsletter](https://www.simplifyatlanta.com/sign-up-for-our-newsletter/) - [Service Areas](https://www.simplifyatlanta.com/service-areas/) - [Norcross Open House](https://www.simplifyatlanta.com/norcross-open-house/) - [Navigating Motherhood](https://www.simplifyatlanta.com/what-we-do/navigating-motherhood/) - [Newsletter Sign Up](https://www.simplifyatlanta.com/newsletter-sign-up/) - [Academic / Performance Anxiety  ](https://www.simplifyatlanta.com/what-we-do/academic-performance-anxiety/) - [Schedule Online](https://www.simplifyatlanta.com/schedule-online/) - 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[Contact Simplify Life](https://www.simplifyatlanta.com/contact/) - [Home](https://www.simplifyatlanta.com/) - [Blog](https://www.simplifyatlanta.com/blog/) - [Thank You](https://www.simplifyatlanta.com/thank-you/) --- ## Posts - [Spotlight: Introducing Niah Kalpak](https://www.simplifyatlanta.com/blog/spotlight-introducing-niah-kalpak/) - [Virtual Lunch & Learn With Cassady Smoak & April Holder](https://www.simplifyatlanta.com/blog/virtual-lunch-learn-with-cassady-smoak-april-holder/) - [Counselor Spotlight: Introducing Tess Terlep](https://www.simplifyatlanta.com/blog/counselor-spotlight-introducing-tess-terlep/) - [How OCD Counseling Helps Manage Intrusive Thoughts](https://www.simplifyatlanta.com/blog/how-ocd-counseling-helps-manage-intrusive-thoughts/) - [How Can Counseling Help Teens Build Confidence?](https://www.simplifyatlanta.com/blog/how-can-counseling-help-teens-build-confidence/) - [Somatic Interventions in the Counseling Space](https://www.simplifyatlanta.com/blog/somatic-interventions-in-the-counseling-space/) - [5 Things Couples Therapy Helps With](https://www.simplifyatlanta.com/blog/5-things-couples-therapy-helps-with/) - [Why Does Anxiety Show Up in My Body And What Can I Do About It?](https://www.simplifyatlanta.com/blog/why-does-anxiety-show-up-in-my-body-and-what-can-i-do-about-it/) - [How to Tell the Difference Between Stress and Anxiety](https://www.simplifyatlanta.com/blog/how-to-tell-the-difference-between-stress-and-anxiety/) - [Counselor Spotlight: Introducing Cassady Smoak](https://www.simplifyatlanta.com/blog/counselor-spotlight-introducing-cassady-smoak/) - [Can I Get Effective OCD Treatment from Home?](https://www.simplifyatlanta.com/blog/can-i-get-effective-ocd-treatment-from-home/) - [Counselor Spotlight: Introducing Anna Martirosyan](https://www.simplifyatlanta.com/blog/counselor-spotlight-introducing-anna-martirosyan/) - [5 Essential Questions You’re Not Asking Your Child’s Teacher at Mid-Year Check-Ins, But Should Be](https://www.simplifyatlanta.com/blog/5-essential-questions-youre-not-asking-your-childs-teacher-at-mid-year-check-ins-but-should-be/) - [What to Do When You Discover Your Child Is Cutting: A Parent’s Guide to Responding With Support and Safety](https://www.simplifyatlanta.com/blog/what-to-do-when-you-discover-your-child-is-cutting-a-parents-guide-to-responding-with-support-and-safety/) - [The 8 C’s of Internal Family Systems Theory](https://www.simplifyatlanta.com/blog/the-8-cs-of-internal-family-systems-theory/) - [“Before you go!” Considerations for Career Moves](https://www.simplifyatlanta.com/blog/before-you-go-considerations-for-career-moves/) - [Happy Habits: How Small Daily Practices Can Rewire the Brain for Healing](https://www.simplifyatlanta.com/blog/happy-habits-how-small-daily-practices-can-rewire-the-brain-for-healing/) - [How to Deal with an Angry Child After Divorce](https://www.simplifyatlanta.com/blog/how-to-deal-with-an-angry-child-after-divorce/) - [When Mindfulness Isn’t Enough: Why OCD Requires Expert ERP Therapy](https://www.simplifyatlanta.com/blog/when-mindfulness-isnt-enough-why-ocd-requires-expert-erp-therapy/) - [Managing Vaccine Anxiety: A Guide for Parents](https://www.simplifyatlanta.com/blog/managing-vaccine-anxiety-a-guide-for-parents/) - [Giving Back](https://www.simplifyatlanta.com/blog/giving-back-2/) - [The Neuroscience Behind Gratitude](https://www.simplifyatlanta.com/blog/the-neuroscience-behind-gratitude/) - [What are the Physical Symptoms of Anxiety?](https://www.simplifyatlanta.com/blog/what-are-the-physical-symptoms-of-anxiety/) - [Simplifying Your College Application Process](https://www.simplifyatlanta.com/blog/simplifying-your-college-application-process/) - [How Christian Marriage Counseling Can Incorporate Faith and Science](https://www.simplifyatlanta.com/blog/how-christian-marriage-counseling-can-incorporate-faith-and-science/) - [What Is Christian Counseling?](https://www.simplifyatlanta.com/blog/what-is-christian-counseling/) - [Simplify Life Has Partnered With Mentaya](https://www.simplifyatlanta.com/blog/simplify-life-has-partnered-with-mentaya/) - [Anxiety: The False Alarm System in our Brains](https://www.simplifyatlanta.com/blog/anxiety-the-false-alarm-system-in-our-brains/) - [Can AI Use Be a Compulsion? Understanding ChatGPT and OCD](https://www.simplifyatlanta.com/blog/can-ai-use-be-a-compulsion-understanding-chatgpt-and-ocd/) - [Norcross Location: Simplify Life Open House](https://www.simplifyatlanta.com/blog/norcross-location-simplify-life-open-house/) - [Is It Time to Talk to Someone? Signs Your Child May Benefit from Counseling](https://www.simplifyatlanta.com/blog/is-it-time-to-talk-to-someone-signs-your-child-may-benefit-from-counseling/) - [Trauma Isn’t Just in Your Head: The Physical Impact of Emotional Wounds](https://www.simplifyatlanta.com/blog/trauma-isnt-just-in-your-head-the-physical-impact-of-emotional-wounds/) - [The Quiet Clues: How to Recognize Anxiety in Your Child](https://www.simplifyatlanta.com/blog/the-quiet-clues-how-to-recognize-anxiety-in-your-child/) - [Welcoming Baby: Fresh Perspectives on Preparing a Child for a New Sibling](https://www.simplifyatlanta.com/blog/welcoming-baby-fresh-perspectives-on-preparing-a-child-for-a-new-sibling/) - [The College Essay: How To Navigate The Senior Year With Your Almost Adult!](https://www.simplifyatlanta.com/blog/the-college-essay-how-to-navigate-the-senior-year-with-your-almost-adult/) - [Big Feelings, Small Words: How to Help your Child Express Emotions](https://www.simplifyatlanta.com/blog/big-feelings-small-words-how-to-help-your-child-express-emotions/) - [Helping Your Child Cope with Divorce: What They Need Most from You](https://www.simplifyatlanta.com/blog/helping-your-child-cope-with-divorce-what-they-need-most-from-you/) - [Strengthening Leadership Potential](https://www.simplifyatlanta.com/blog/strengthening-leadership-potential/) - [What Does Trauma-Informed Care Actually Mean?](https://www.simplifyatlanta.com/blog/what-does-trauma-informed-care-actually-mean/) - [How to Raise a Resilient Child in an Anxious World](https://www.simplifyatlanta.com/blog/how-to-raise-a-resilient-child-in-an-anxious-world/) - [OCD: It's not just in your head](https://www.simplifyatlanta.com/blog/ocd-its-not-just-in-your-head/) - [From Comparison to Confidence: How Parents Can Help Themselves and Their Families Overcome Negative Self-Talk](https://www.simplifyatlanta.com/blog/from-comparison-to-confidence-how-parents-can-help-themselves-and-their-families-overcome-negative-self-talk/) - [Breaking the Cycle of Burnout for Busy Adults](https://www.simplifyatlanta.com/blog/breaking-the-cycle-of-burnout-for-busy-adults/) - [Spiritual Direction vs. Clinical Counseling: What’s the Difference?](https://www.simplifyatlanta.com/blog/spiritual-direction-vs-clinical-counseling-whats-the-difference/) - [Discomfort isn’t the enemy](https://www.simplifyatlanta.com/blog/discomfort-isnt-the-enemy/) - [The Power of Play: Healing Through Imagination and Connection](https://www.simplifyatlanta.com/blog/the-power-of-play-healing-through-imagination-and-connection/) - [5 Things you need to know about change](https://www.simplifyatlanta.com/blog/5-things-you-need-to-know-about-change/) - [Middle Spaces](https://www.simplifyatlanta.com/blog/middle-spaces/) - [“Mayhem”](https://www.simplifyatlanta.com/blog/mayhem/) - [Rethinking Dating: How to Stop Searching and Start Growing](https://www.simplifyatlanta.com/blog/rethinking-dating-how-to-stop-searching-and-start-growing/) - [The Neuroscience of Self Compassion](https://www.simplifyatlanta.com/blog/the-neuroscience-of-self-compassion/) - [How Gratitude Can Help You Through Hard Times](https://www.simplifyatlanta.com/blog/how-gratitude-can-help-you-through-hard-times/) - [Knowing Your True Inner Voice: The 8 C’s of Internal Family Systems Theory](https://www.simplifyatlanta.com/blog/knowing-your-true-inner-voice-the-8-cs-of-internal-family-systems-theory/) - [3 Benefits of Dating & Marriage Counseling for Modern Relationships](https://www.simplifyatlanta.com/blog/3-benefits-of-dating-marriage-counseling-for-modern-relationships/) - [Helping Kids and Teens Navigate Big Emotions: Empowering Self-Expression and Self-Discovery](https://www.simplifyatlanta.com/blog/helping-kids-and-teens-navigate-big-emotions-empowering-self-expression-and-self-discovery/) - [Family Conversation Questions](https://www.simplifyatlanta.com/blog/family-conversation-questions/) - [When Helping Hurts- For Family Members of those with OCD](https://www.simplifyatlanta.com/blog/ocdfamilyblog/) - [“Big Baffling Behaviors” Book​ Review](https://www.simplifyatlanta.com/blog/big-baing-behaviors-book-review/) - [This is your postpartum brain](https://www.simplifyatlanta.com/blog/postpartum-brain/) - [The Path to Calm Connection with Your Child: The Power of the 4 S's](https://www.simplifyatlanta.com/blog/the-path-to-calm-connection-with-your-child-the-power-of-the-4-ss/) - [Black History Month and Healing Intergenerational Cycles](https://www.simplifyatlanta.com/blog/blackhistorymonth/) - [When To Worry and When to Not Worry For Parents of Teens With Anxiety](https://www.simplifyatlanta.com/blog/when-to-worry-and-when-to-not-worry-for-parents-of-teens-with-anxiety/) - [CBT Techniques You Can Start Using Today to Improve Your Mental Health in 2025](https://www.simplifyatlanta.com/blog/cbttechniques/) - [CBT for Children: Helping Young Minds Cope with Stress and Emotions](https://www.simplifyatlanta.com/blog/cbtforchildren/) - [Why Self-Compassion Is Essential When Reflecting on the Year](https://www.simplifyatlanta.com/blog/whyselfcompassionisessential/) - [Tantrum Tamers: Proven Techniques to Help Calm Your Child this Holiday Season and Beyond](https://www.simplifyatlanta.com/blog/tantrum-tamers/) - [How to Set Healthy Boundaries During the Holidays and Reclaim Your Peace](https://www.simplifyatlanta.com/blog/reclaimyourpeace/) - [Understanding Attachment Styles: How They Shape Our Relationships](https://www.simplifyatlanta.com/blog/attachment-style/) - [Adjusting to Life After Semaglutides: Finding Your Voice Beyond ‘Food Noise’](https://www.simplifyatlanta.com/blog/adjustingtolifeafter/) - [Holiday Wishes from Simplify Life Counseling & Coaching](https://www.simplifyatlanta.com/blog/holidayseasonanxiety/) - [Post-Election Anxiety: Coping Strategies for a Stress-Free Holiday Season](https://www.simplifyatlanta.com/blog/postelectionanxiety/) - [10 Surprising Triggers Behind Panic Attacks You Never Knew](https://www.simplifyatlanta.com/blog/surprising-triggers/) - [Am I Codependent?](https://www.simplifyatlanta.com/blog/amicodependent/) - [Living Generously and Giving Back](https://www.simplifyatlanta.com/blog/giving-back/) - [What is CBT Therapy?](https://www.simplifyatlanta.com/blog/whatiscbttherapy/) - [Adjusting to college check in](https://www.simplifyatlanta.com/blog/adjustingtocollegecheckin/) - [How to teach your kid to talk about feelings](https://www.simplifyatlanta.com/blog/howtoteachyourkidstotalkaboutfeelings/) - [The Power of Collaborative Care: How Teamwork Improves Child Development](https://www.simplifyatlanta.com/blog/power-of-collaborative-care-child-development/) - [Breaking Barriers for People of Color in Counseling: Overcoming Challenges](https://www.simplifyatlanta.com/blog/breaking-barriers-counseling-people-of-color/) - [How to Connect with Your Child: Building Stronger Parent-Child Relationships](https://www.simplifyatlanta.com/blog/connect-with-your-child/) - [Try Softer Book Review: Embrace Rest and Connection in Life's Busyness](https://www.simplifyatlanta.com/blog/try-softer-book-review/) - [Why You Need to Have Difficult Conversations with Your Family](https://www.simplifyatlanta.com/blog/why-you-need-to-have-difficult-conversations-with-your-family/) - [When to let your child fight their own battles vs. when to intervene](https://www.simplifyatlanta.com/blog/when-to-let-your-child-fight-their-own-battles-vs-when-to-intervene/) - [Part Two: Anxious Generation - Now What? (Book Recs)](https://www.simplifyatlanta.com/blog/why-not/) - [Part One: Anxious Generation (Book Recs)](https://www.simplifyatlanta.com/blog/theanxiousgeneration/) - [Academic coaching helps students transition well as college freshman](https://www.simplifyatlanta.com/blog/academic-coaching/) - [Back to School Routine](https://www.simplifyatlanta.com/blog/backtoschoolroutine/) - [The stories that shape us](https://www.simplifyatlanta.com/blog/storiesthatshapeus/) - [How to Not Hate My Body This Summer](https://www.simplifyatlanta.com/blog/bodyimage/) - [Expectations and Communication around Emotional Needs](https://www.simplifyatlanta.com/blog/expectationsandcommunications/) - [How you can SIMPLIFY the college application process this summer](https://www.simplifyatlanta.com/blog/whatitisandisnt-5ntrx-gkhh8/) - [Anxiety and Summer Camp](https://www.simplifyatlanta.com/blog/whatitisandisnt-5ntrx/) - [Dating in 2024](https://www.simplifyatlanta.com/blog/dating/) - [The first summer being a new mom](https://www.simplifyatlanta.com/blog/summerbeinganewmom/) - [Faith, God, and OCD](https://www.simplifyatlanta.com/blog/ocdmyths/) - [Summer is Here! Time for my Child to Relax…Right?](https://www.simplifyatlanta.com/blog/summerishere/) - [What is Spiritual Direction?](https://www.simplifyatlanta.com/blog/spiritualdirection-t6pmb/) - [The Benefits of Incorporating Dogs in the Therapy Process](https://www.simplifyatlanta.com/blog/dogtherapyprocess/) - [Should I Go To Therapy?](https://www.simplifyatlanta.com/blog/considering-therapy/) - [How to Help Your Partner When They Feel Sad or Anxious](https://www.simplifyatlanta.com/blog/helpingspouses/) - [Use These Tips To Overcome Imposter Syndrome for Good](https://www.simplifyatlanta.com/blog/overcomeimpostersyndrome/) --- ## City-State - [Peachtree Corners OCD Therapy](https://www.simplifyatlanta.com/citystate/peachtree-corners-ocd-therapy/) - [School Anxiety Counseling Johns Creek](https://www.simplifyatlanta.com/citystate/school-anxiety-counseling-johns-creek/) - [Duluth Therapists](https://www.simplifyatlanta.com/citystate/duluth-therapists/) - [North Buckhead Anxiety Therapist](https://www.simplifyatlanta.com/citystate/north-buckhead-anxiety-therapist/) - [Therapist Peachtree Corners](https://www.simplifyatlanta.com/citystate/therapist-peachtree-corners/) - [Norcross Anxiety Counseling](https://www.simplifyatlanta.com/citystate/norcross-anxiety-counseling/) - [Brookhaven OCD Counseling](https://www.simplifyatlanta.com/citystate/brookhaven-ocd-counseling/) - [Counseling for Kids in Atlanta](https://www.simplifyatlanta.com/citystate/counseling-for-kids-in-atlanta/) - [Johns Creek Christian Counseling](https://www.simplifyatlanta.com/citystate/johns-creek-christian-counseling/) - [OCD Counseling in Norcross](https://www.simplifyatlanta.com/citystate/ocd-counseling-in-norcross/) - [Anxiety Counseling in Duluth, GA](https://www.simplifyatlanta.com/citystate/anxiety-counseling-in-duluth-ga/) - [Anxiety Counseling Mt. 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