Why does anxiety make us assume the worst? Learn how curiosity, psychological flexibility, and therapy can help create space for possibilities beyond catastrophic thinking. Upstream Mental Health offers identity-affirming anxiety therapy in Massachusetts.

Being “high-achieving” might have gotten you here, but it doesn’t have to be the only way you know how to live. Society often rewards achievement, but there can be a cost. Read our blog to learn more about the complexities and hidden stressors of being “high-achieving” and how to get support.

Burnout can affect us in subtle and not-so-subtle ways. For many high-achieving folks, burnout seems like a natural part of the cycle, but it doesn’t have to be that way! Learn how to break out of the burnout cycle and separate your worth from your productivity.

Suppressing emotions often doesn’t work the way we hope it will - learn about the “beach ball” metaphor and alternative skills to help handle difficult emotions.

Despite having a reputation for the happiest, most easeful time of the year, summer can be one of the best times to start therapy - learn why.

Learn why “touching grass” might actually be just what your body and brain need to manage stress, anxiety, and burnout.

Exhaustion and fatigue are not something you have to suffer through! Learn about how sleep is not the only factor that contributes to exhaustion, particularly as a student, young adult, or professional.

Feeling burnt out from your job, role, or responsibilities? Learn the signs of burnout and what actually helps.

Overthinking can feel like second nature, especially for students and professionals juggling high expectations, uncertainty, and mental load. But what if that spiral of indecision, constant replaying of conversations, or emotional fatigue isn’t “just how you are”?

Grief is complex and non-linear. Explore the many forms grief can take and how therapy can support you through loss, change, and emotional healing.

Feeling low as winter sets in? Learn how to manage seasonal depression and SAD with support from Upstream Mental Health, offering therapy across Massachusetts.

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