<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Serenity Therapy Services LLC]]></title><description><![CDATA[Serenity Therapy Services]]></description><link>https://www.serenitytherapyservices.net/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 04:02:55 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.serenitytherapyservices.net/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[What to Expect During Your First Therapy Session]]></title><description><![CDATA[Starting Therapy Doesn’t Have to Feel Intimidating Most people don’t know what to expect, and that alone can make starting therapy feel a little intimidating. From the very first session, my goal is simple—I want you to feel comfortable. I keep things relaxed and conversational so it feels more like talking to someone who genuinely cares and wants to understand you. I also know that not everyone comes from a place where therapy was encouraged, and that can make reaching out feel...]]></description><link>https://www.serenitytherapyservices.net/post/what-to-expect-during-your-first-therapy-session</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69f1022024f9d3e5cd7100fc</guid><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 20:33:35 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/9ccfdb_084f212727da43078c31b78ef5be6a4c~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_768,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Christine Hogan</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Anxiety: How a Small Flame Can Turn Into a Fire]]></title><description><![CDATA[Understanding Anxiety Anxiety is something that most people experience at some point in their lives. For some, it comes and goes. For others, it feels like it’s always there—running in the background, making it hard to relax, think clearly, or feel settled. It can show up in different ways. You might notice: Racing thoughts – you just cannot stop thinking about something, and your thoughts go on and on. It can feel like your mind won’t slow down, even when you want it to. You might replay...]]></description><link>https://www.serenitytherapyservices.net/post/what-is-anxiety</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69f143397475e016cb953e2c</guid><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 23:33:38 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/6d934192560544c0aff0e2cd6487c30b.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Christine Hogan</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[You are Not The Only One]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sometimes people feel like they’re different, like they don’t quite fit, or like they’re the only ones going through what they’re going through. You’re not. We’re all human. We all have things we struggle with, things we carry, and moments where we feel overwhelmed. There is a person in your neighborhood, workplace, gym, or even the grocery store that is feeling the exact way you may be feeling right now. You matter, and the way you feel matters. Don’t dismiss it. You don’t have to push it...]]></description><link>https://www.serenitytherapyservices.net/post/you-are-not-the-only-one</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69f11acb24f9d3e5cd7134e4</guid><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 20:44:48 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/11062b_d946d8aad50f410b960b0e4d01e9ab5e~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Christine Hogan</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Healthy vs. Unhealthy Relationships: You Deserve More Than Just “Getting By”]]></title><description><![CDATA[For many women, it can be difficult to recognize when a relationship has become unhealthy—especially when you’ve been carrying the emotional weight, making excuses, or hoping things will change. What you feel matters, and the way you are treated matters. In a healthy relationship, you feel safe, respected, and valued. You’re able to express your thoughts and emotions without fear of being dismissed, criticized, or punished. There is mutual effort, accountability, and care. You are supported...]]></description><link>https://www.serenitytherapyservices.net/post/healthy-vs-unhealthy-relationships-you-deserve-more-than-just-getting-by</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69f248bb0284ed8464df4207</guid><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 18:13:16 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/9ccfdb_9f80ea21f95a4b88b130e65f9d0d4dc4~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Christine Hogan</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[When Behavior Is a Message: Understanding Why Kids May Need Therapy      ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Play Therapy Children don’t always have the words to explain what they’re feeling. Instead, those feelings often come out through behavior. What may look like defiance, withdrawal, big emotions, or sudden changes can actually be a child’s way of communicating that something inside doesn’t feel right. Behavior is not just something to manage. It’s something to understand. When a child is overwhelmed, anxious, sad, or confused, they may not be able to say, “I’m struggling.” Instead, they show...]]></description><link>https://www.serenitytherapyservices.net/post/when-behavior-is-a-message-understanding-why-kids-may-need-therapy</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69f245ff0284ed8464df3c16</guid><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 18:01:33 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/9ccfdb_b2752de995d24f9da8ae4529210eade7~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Christine Hogan</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>