Relationship and Trauma-Informed Therapy in Saugus, MA
Dontie Wilkinson Dontie Wilkinson

Relationship and Trauma-Informed Therapy in Saugus, MA

If you’re feeling disconnected from your partner, stuck in painful patterns, or carrying the weight of past experiences, you’re not alone. Some people seeking relationship therapy also discover that unresolved trauma is playing a powerful role in how they communicate, trust, and feel safe with others.


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Let This Be the Year You Address Chronic Stress
Dontie Wilkinson Dontie Wilkinson

Let This Be the Year You Address Chronic Stress

Stress is a normal part of life, but when stress becomes ongoing or overwhelming, it can begin to affect emotional, mental, and physical well-being. Chronic stress often develops gradually, making it easy to overlook until exhaustion, irritability, or health concerns become harder to ignore. Over time, the body and mind can remain in a constant state of tension, making it difficult to rest, focus, or feel fully present.

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Starting Therapy After Panic Attacks: What to Expect
Dontie Wilkinson Dontie Wilkinson

Starting Therapy After Panic Attacks: What to Expect

Panic attacks can seem to occur suddenly and feel overwhelming. Your heart may race, breathing may feel difficult, and fear can escalate quickly, even when there is no obvious danger. For some people, the experience is frightening enough to create ongoing worry about when the next panic attack might happen. This fear can begin to shape daily life, leading to avoidance, heightened anxiety, and a sense of losing control.

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How DBT Skills Can Help You Manage Anxiety This Year
Dontie Wilkinson Dontie Wilkinson

How DBT Skills Can Help You Manage Anxiety This Year

Anxiety can affect many areas of daily life, from sleep and concentration to relationships and overall well-being. When anxiety feels persistent or overwhelming, advice such as “just relax” or “stop worrying” often feels unhelpful. Anxiety is not something that can simply be turned off, and for many individuals, it requires practical tools and compassionate support.




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Why Anxiety Often Spikes at the Start of a New Year
Dontie Wilkinson Dontie Wilkinson

Why Anxiety Often Spikes at the Start of a New Year

The start of a new year is often framed as a time of hope, motivation, and new beginnings. But for some people, it brings increased anxiety instead. If you’ve noticed your worry intensifying, your sleep becoming disrupted, or your stress levels rising as the calendar resets, you’re not alone.



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Starting Therapy in the New Year: Finding Calm & Support
Dontie Wilkinson Dontie Wilkinson

Starting Therapy in the New Year: Finding Calm & Support

While the new year is often associated with motivation and fresh starts, it can also amplify anxiety, stress, and panic attacks. You may feel pressure to change everything at once, or guilt for feeling overwhelmed when everyone else seems optimistic.



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Daily Tools to Help with Depression
Dontie Wilkinson Dontie Wilkinson

Daily Tools to Help with Depression

Living with depression can make even the simplest parts of your day feel heavy. You might struggle with motivation, feel disconnected, or get stuck in cycles of negative thinking. If you’re in Saugus or anywhere in Massachusetts and looking for ways to support your mental health between therapy sessions, the right tools can make a meaningful difference.



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Building Emotional Resilience for Depression
Dontie Wilkinson Dontie Wilkinson

Building Emotional Resilience for Depression

Depression can make the world feel smaller, heavier, and harder to navigate. When your thoughts turn inward and everything requires extra effort, having practical support tools can help you move through each day with more stability. Emotional resilience isn’t about being strong all the time; it’s about having skills you can turn to when life feels unmanageable.



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Simple CBT Tools to Help Ease Depression
Dontie Wilkinson Dontie Wilkinson

Simple CBT Tools to Help Ease Depression

When depression shows up, even the smallest tasks can feel overwhelming. Your mind may feel foggy, your energy low, and motivation far out of reach. The good news is that you don’t have to wait for a “good day” to start feeling better, small, realistic steps can make a meaningful difference.



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