ADHD & Intimacy: How Rejection Sensitivity Can Quiet Connection
Hello! My name is Shannon Fennell, and I’m a therapist at Riviera Therapy who works closely with people navigating ADHD,…
ADHD in Love: Living in the ADHD Orbit
Hi there! I’m Shannon Fennell, a therapist here at Riviera Therapy, and I run a group specifically for partners of…
The Difference Between Pressure, Stress, and Responsibility & How to Manage Them
We often use the words pressure, stress, and responsibility interchangeably, but they’re not the same thing. Understanding the differences can…
Trouble Sleeping? Try These Six Things
As a therapist, I hear about sleep struggles all the time. Many of my clients come into sessions feeling exhausted,…
Understanding Intuitive vs. Intellectual Grief: How to Cope, Ask for Help, and Care for Yourself
Grief is one of the most universal yet uniquely personal experiences we go through. Whether it’s the loss of a…
Understanding Anticipatory Grief: What It Is and How to Cope
When we think of grief, we usually imagine it happening after a loss, after a loved one dies or something…
From Midlife Crisis to Growth: Developmental Changes to Expect and How Therapy Can Help
Written by Jacquelyn De Longe It seems like we’re never done growing up—and it’s true! Middle adulthood is a pivotal…
The Anxious-Avoidant Attachment Dance: How to Identify, Understand, and Heal This Common Relationship Dynamic
If you’ve ever felt like you and your partner are caught in a frustrating cycle—where one of you wants closeness…
How to Find the Right Therapist: A Step-by-Step Guide
Finding a therapist can feel overwhelming, especially when you need support the most. Whether you’re struggling with anxiety, depression, relationship…
Why Our Discomfort With Discomfort Is Hurting Our Relationships
Discomfort in Modern Culture In today’s culture, discomfort has become something we’re conditioned to avoid at all costs. From physical…