Mental health is a vital aspect of our overall well-being, and it is essential to prioritize it. Unfortunately, many people struggle with mental health issues, and one area that has gained significant attention in recent years is trauma responses. Trauma responses are instinctive and automatic reactions to overwhelming and traumatic events. They are designed to […]
To be honest… most people would rather talk about almost anything else, such as seeing their gynecologist, religious leader, dentist, or even their ex before fessing up to seeing a therapist. Many of my patients report that seeking my assistance evokes feelings of embarrassment, shame, or weakness – and will even whisper when they begin […]
Valenta (“to make powerful”) was established in 2006 to provide world class care and treatment available to assist individuals in their recovery from eating disorders. Valenta has expanded its scope of practice and expertise to include: Treatment and Recovery for Eating Disorders, Treatment and Recovery for Depression and Anxiety, Outpatient Mental Health and Nutritional Services, […]
“The road I’m traveling to overcome my eating disorder has not been a walk in the park. It’s been a grueling trek through a dry, blistering desert. In my treatment these past couple of months, I realized something that I hadn’t in my prior treatment. I was still living with the personality of my eating […]
Valenta’s nutritional program encourages patients to reclaim their power to make healthy choices that support their individual goals for eating disorder recovery. The nutrition philosophy at Valenta embodies an “all foods fit” approach that encourages patients to incorporate foods from all food groups. Patients are exposed to an assortment of cuisines, which encourages them to […]
For many people the holidays are a time of joy; for people with eating disorders such as binge eating, bulimia, and anorexia, however, the holidays can bring a tremendous amount of stress, anxiety, and fear. Since most holidays are centered on the subject of food, such events are often anxiety ridden for those with eating […]
Valenta (“to make powerful”) was established in 2006 to provide world class care and treatment available to assist individuals in their recovery from eating disorders. Valenta has expanded its scope of practice and expertise to include: Treatment and Recovery for Eating Disorders, Treatment and Recovery for Depression and Anxiety, Healthy Student Program designed for young […]
At Valenta we support individuals in their mental health recovery. Empowering our youth to reach out and seek the required support is an important first step. The following article and poll talks about why parents may not be taking their children’s mental health as serious as they should, and how parents can be more aware […]
3 Mental Disorder Myths We Need To Stop Using Look left, look right, look in front of you, look behind you, and look in the mirror. One of you is affected by a mental health condition. Each year millions of Americans are facing the reality of a mental disorder of different nature and severity. May […]
Are you a High School or College Student experiencing depression, social and test anxiety, stress, lack of focus and motivation? Valenta is offering a six week intensive outpatient Summer Healthy Student Program to help you increase your awareness and develop insight and knowledge of emotional and behavioral patterns. The program is designed to teach you skills […]