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Bulimia: a silent and dangerous disease
On any given day, we can walk in a crowd of people not knowing a few of them could be suffering from a silent, but dangerous disease.

Alex de Leon
Nov 1, 20221 min read


Tips to help fight back against Anorexia
Anorexia is an opponent that can push you down in a lot of ways. There’s also a lot of ways to fight back.

Alex de Leon
Oct 27, 20222 min read


Focused too much on the rules? Exercising too much? These could be signs of Anorexia Nervosa
Similar to many mental health disorders, anorexia nervosa is hard to spot because the person who has it may not even realize it.

Alex de Leon
Oct 26, 20221 min read


From food challenges to support systems: how to cope with ARFID
Like most mental health disorders, Avoidant Restrictive Food Intake Disorder is not just a childhood issue, it’s a lifelong battle....

Alex de Leon
Oct 3, 20222 min read


Picky eater or something else? How ARFID affects children
ARFID is Avoidant Restrictive Food Intake Disorder, previously known as Selective Eating Disorder. In children, it oftentimes gets...

Alex de Leon
Sep 28, 20222 min read


Binge Eating Disorder, Pt. II: Bigger grocery bill? Inflation may not be to blame
It's not hard for most people to justify why they don't have an eating disorder. “Eating in general is a very comforting thing,” said...

Alex de Leon
Sep 26, 20221 min read


Binge Eating Disorder, Pt. I: Watch out if you're eating in secret, embarrassed from overeating
Binge eating is the most common eating disorder that we find in the United States and many cases are undiagnosed. “We’ve been more...

Alex de Leon
Sep 20, 20221 min read


Quiet Quitting, Pt. II: "More akin to burnout" - Don't stay in an unhealthy situation
Even the best employees can experience burn-out in their careers. “I personally feel like quiet quitting is more akin to burnout,” said...

Alex de Leon
Sep 15, 20222 min read


Quiet Quitting, Pt. I: TikTok Trend is Bad For Both the Employer & Employee
Quiet Quitting became a trend after a video went viral over the summer. “Quiet quitting is a newer thing that’s kind of become a TikTok...

Alex de Leon
Sep 13, 20221 min read


The Safe & Sound Protocol, Pt. II: Benefits of Music Therapy
The Safe and Sound Protocol is a five hour music program that’s split up into multiple sessions. “That first session is really about...

Alex de Leon
Sep 8, 20222 min read


The Safe & Sound Protocol, Pt. I: Utilizing Music With Therapy
Used in conjunction with talk therapy, the Safe & Sound Protocol is a another way to reduce anxiety and improve social interaction, simply b

Alex de Leon
Sep 6, 20221 min read


Benefits of Having a Male Therapist
Many people may not feel comfortable with having a male therapist. Overcoming this narrative may actually be hugely beneficial in your...

Alex de Leon
Sep 1, 20221 min read


In The News: Relevé Counseling Spoke With Eyewitness News About Back To School Anxiety
Therapist, Alex Gonzalez, spoke with Eyewitness News about the very common issue of back-to-school anxiety in children & things...

Alex de Leon
Aug 20, 20221 min read


Postpartum Depression in Men, Pt. III: Alex’s Personal Experience
Alex Gonzalez’s daughter was born on Christmas, which is ironic for those who know him. “I grew up in a ‘Clark Griswold’ house where...

Alex de Leon
Aug 18, 20222 min read


Postpartum Depression in Men, Pt. II: Don't Just 'Deal With It'
There are different ways to treat this very real problem. “There’s a lot of societal implications with dads. It’s the ‘suck it up...

Alex de Leon
Aug 17, 20222 min read


Postpartum Depression in Men, Pt. I: Yes, Men Can Get It Too
It’s often believed Postpartum Depression is something only moms go through, but up to 10% of men will experience it too. Here’s how you...

Alex de Leon
Aug 16, 20222 min read


Back To School Anxiety Pt. III: Prepping For School to Reduce Anxiety
We’ve talked about how anxiety impacts caregivers and students. Now, what can you do about it? It comes down to preparation. “With kids...

Alex de Leon
Aug 11, 20221 min read


Back to School Anxiety Pt. II: Parents/Caregivers Can Get It Too
Adjusting to an early morning start and getting kids to school on time is just half the battle. “Back to school anxiety is just something...

Alex de Leon
Aug 10, 20221 min read


Back to School Anxiety Pt. I: Recognizing the Signs
One in six children struggle with back to school anxiety, that's why it's important for parents and their children to prepare for the...

Alex de Leon
Aug 8, 20221 min read


Switching Careers: From Culinary Chef to Therapist
Alex originally wanted to be a chef and enrolled in culinary school. But, when he realized it wasn’t for him, he knew therapy was the...

Alex de Leon
Aug 1, 20221 min read
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