Author: Jennifer Tzoumas

I hold active licenses for independent practice in Texas and Pennsylvania, and an Authority to Practice Interjurisdictional Telepsychology (APIT) granted from the PSYPACT Commission, that allows for independent practice in approximately 30 of the 50 United States (check https://www.verifypsypact.org/ to see if your state participates). I have been married for 25 years, and have two teenage daughters. Although I enjoy social gatherings in small doses, I am more of an introvert (I prefer working one-on-one, or in small groups). Outside the office, I consider myself an avid reader, recreational runner/weight lifter, and part-time gardener. I am active in my church and enjoy watching my daughters in their activities (dance, TaeKwonDo, and marching band).

About Jennifer Tzoumas

5 Habits that Make Your Anger Worse

Jennifer TzoumasNovember 5, 2020November 5, 2020Leave a comment

There are things you can do in your daily life that make anger easier to handle. There are also habits that can make it worse. Not only can those habits cause you to become angry more often, but they can make your bouts of anger more intense for everyone.

So, what can you do to get a better handle on your anger? One of the best things is to avoid those anger-inducing habits. Understanding what they are and how they affect you is a good place to start.

Tips to Improve Sleep

Jennifer TzoumasOctober 29, 2020April 8, 2021Leave a comment

Sleep problems are a common issue that most people experience from time to time. A night or two of poor sleep can be managed, but if it becomes a pattern, everything in life is affected.

Cancel Culture, Anxiety, & Indecision 1

Jennifer TzoumasOctober 22, 2020October 22, 20201 Comment

Are you so worried about saying or doing the "wrong" thing? This component of social anxiety has been significantly worsened in recent months due to the "cancel culture."

How to Finally Let Go of Guilt 2

Jennifer TzoumasOctober 15, 2020October 16, 20202 Comments

Some people struggle with feelings of guilt more than others. You might look at other people in your life and wonder how they can brush things off so easily. Meanwhile, you find yourself feeling terrible over something you may have done or said – even something that wasn’t necessarily a big deal!

Guilt can be debilitating. It can cause you to become anxious and depressed. It may even lower your self-esteem and negatively impact your relationships.

What is Grit and How Do We Cultivate it? 1

Jennifer TzoumasOctober 8, 2020June 9, 20211 Comment

Resiliency is more than just the ability to “bounce back”. When you hear someone talk about having “grit”, there is probably a very clear picture in your mind of what that means.

Having grit also means having an underlying determination. It allows you to face challenges head-on without faltering. That doesn’t mean you don’t have emotions or difficult feelings to deal with.

In fact, it’s just the opposite. Those with grit see the hard challenges and take them on anyway. They stick to their long-term goals, rather than giving up.

Tips to Help Loved Ones Understand Your Depression 2

Jennifer TzoumasSeptember 24, 2020October 16, 20202 Comments

When you’re dealing with depression, it’s easy to feel like you’re completely alone. Depression impacts everyone differently. While there are some common signs and symptoms, that doesn’t mean it is a “cookie-cutter” illness.

So, it can be hard for friends and family members to truly understand what you’re going through when you’re depressed.

Kintsugi – Mending Flaws with Gold 2

Jennifer TzoumasSeptember 17, 2020December 20, 20202 Comments

Kintsugi, or golden repair is a beautiful therapeutic symbol

Kintsugi is the Japenese art of repairing broken pottery with a lacquer that includes gold dust (read more here). It is a beautiful symbol of a philosophy that honors the crack as an important part of the history of the object and not something to repair and hide from sight.

How to Not Care So Much About What Others Think About You 1

Jennifer TzoumasSeptember 10, 2020October 16, 20201 Comment

Worrying about other's opinions and whether they like you or not.

Do you care too much about other's opinion of you? Everyone wants to feel accepted. It is human nature to want to be loved, cared for, and even liked within your group of friends. In this world of social media, the desire to feel that acceptance has grown even more.