Beyond Artist’s Block: Podcast Interview
Looking for an artist’s podcast? Hosted by Rachel Moore, LMFT, Beyond Artist’s Block is a podcast dedicated to exploring mental health and creativity. My interview…
Author: Roberta Ballard
Do You Have a Phobia?
Phobias and anxiety go hand-in-hand Are you wondering if you have a phobia? Phobias are a particular kind of anxiety, involving irrational fears that create…
Creative Anxiety & an Update
My therapy work is going full steam. It is my absolute pleasure to work with creatives around issues of anxiety, burnout, depression, creative block, and…
5 Tips for Dealing with Perfectionism as an Artist
Perfectionism as an artist can look like creative block, anxiety, procrastination, avoidance, or never feeling satisfied with your work. It can slow things down, as…
9 Tips for Coping with Panic Attacks
Coping with panic attacks is possible! Read on for nine tips from a psychologist to help you cope with panic attacks. What is a panic…
5 “Woo-woo” things Backed by Science
When something is backed by science and research, I can get on board no matter how woo-woo it seems. My science brain is skeptical of…
3 Steps to Overcome a Phobia
From a psychologist, here is a 3-step process to help you overcome a phobia. What is a Phobia? Fear has a legitimate place in our…
Anxiety and Avoidance
What is avoidance? Avoidance is a coping mechanism that involves avoiding a stressor instead of dealing with it, usually to decrease anxiety. In the moment,…
5 Ways to Journal
Keeping a journal can help reduce anxiety and depression, and improve self-confidence. In it, you can track your goals, dream about the future, and process…
How to Get More Done… Without Draining your Brain
Far be it from me to encourage people to get more done. I’m a notorious layabout, and a lot of my work as a psychologist…