Kasia Ciszewski, LPC 
I’m a licensed therapist in the Charleston and Mount Pleasant area, who works with individuals of all ages and demographics. I want to share with you some tips for moving on from a friendship breakup. It doesn’t matter how old you are, when you break off ties with someone you had cared for, it hurts … Read more
Grieving is a lengthy process. In the beginning, it is all-encompassing. With time, it lessens and will come on in smaller bouts. It is very much like waves when it comes on, and you must ride that wave until the next break. Just know there will be a break. Grief is different for everyone. It … Read more
As a Licensed Professional Counselor in South Carolina and someone who personally experiences exercise anxiety, I would love to share some quick tips with you. I hope you find these three tips helpful. 1) Focus on realistic goals. It’s amazingly easy to get distracted by your feelings and insecurities so it’s best to refocus your … Read more
Why is it that we all experience thoughts like we’re unattractive even when we’re usually feeling confident? Many things can affect our mood. When we are tired, hungry, hurt physically or emotionally (triggered), or stressed, our walls of defense come down and this can leave us feeling vulnerable- vulnerable to others’ opinions and vulnerable to our … Read more
I’m a licensed professional therapist in private practice and would like to provide you with my opinion on how to know if you need to see a therapist. Many things can bring you to a therapist such as the loss of a family member, relationship issues, an identity crisis, the inability to manage your anxiety, and … Read more
Going through breakups is the worst! Being alone during these times is really challenging and being around people who understand your pain can be extremely beneficial to your healing process. But what do you do when your friends and family can’t offer you that support. I highly recommend finding a breakup support group. 1. What … Read more
Here are some quick tips to consider before you start your next therapy session to get the most out of it. Keep a notebook filled with your thoughts and feelings. This will help you stay focused on important topics to cover while in session. Take notes during the session if something was said that resonated … Read more
1. “It seems like you’re overwhelmed. Is there anything I can do to help?” Let your partner know that they don’t have to carry the whole burden on their own. Help them understand that you’re a team. Sometimes helping with even the smallest of things can make a person feel like they can rely on … Read more
How do you know if you should seek professional therapy? People seek therapists for many reasons. Sometimes you want someone to talk to and validate your feelings. If you are battling with such feelings as being overwhelmed, anxious, depressed, or loneliness, or if you are struggling with such thoughts as wanting to disappear, wishing someone would … Read more
I find the most effective recommendations to be the ones that are the easiest to implement and remember. Here are just 3 of those suggestions: 1) Change your setting. If you’re dealing with a stressful situation, remove yourself from that room for a moment. Once your body senses stress, changing your surrounding can often help … Read more