Samantha Lauro (She/her)

A deeper understanding as to why we are experiencing emotions and how they relate to our body sensations.

The skills and techniques we develop through the use of mindfulness, assertiveness, regulation, and distress tolerance.

The umbrella of all theories, the foundational framework of how we conceptualize, articulate, and express information through thoughts, feelings, and behaviors.

The unrelenting heaviness that may contribute to bodily sensations such as shortness of breath, tingling in hands and feet, and inability to remain focused. The racing thoughts or continuous worrying, which may feel overwhelming and stressful. Lastly, the loss of control when the world is chaotic. Anxiety is manifested differently in everyone, let us understand how it effects you together!

Depression is a common and serious medical illness that negatively affects how you feel, the way you think and how you act. Fortunately, it is also treatable. Depression causes feelings of sadness and/or a loss of interest in activities you once enjoyed. It can lead to a variety of emotional and physical problems and can decrease your ability to function at work and at home.

Eating disorders are serious but treatable mental and physical illnesses that can affect people of all genders, ages, races, religions, ethnicities, sexual orientations, body shapes, and weights. National surveys estimate that 20 million women and 10 million men in America will have an eating disorder at some point in their lives. While no one knows for sure what causes eating disorders, a growing consensus suggests that it is a range of biological, psychological, and sociocultural factors.