Grace Valdes HexterClinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, PsyA, FSW

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Health is wealth! Stress is a normal part of life, but when everyday challenges begin to feel overwhelming, leading to persistent anxiety, sadness, exhaustion, tears, or unhealthy coping through food, alcohol, substances, or risky behaviors, it may be time to seek professional support. These thoughts and behaviors are often the body’s way of signaling that something needs attention. When left unaddressed, mental health concerns can take a serious toll on both mind and body. Let’s talk and explore what’s going on. As a Columbia University–trained psychotherapist, I believe psychotherapy can be just as effective as medication. Reaching out for therapy, whether for yourself or a loved one, can feel unfamiliar at first, but working with a therapist is much like working with a medical doctor: physicians help heal the body, and therapists help heal the mind.

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