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NEIL PAREKH'S
LENS ON LIFE BLOG
Thoughts and observations on mental health, technology, social media, photography and more.


Nature Photography Keeps Me Healthy, Happy and Focused
When I am out on my walks…I let everything flow and things just develop right in front of me as I am observing and absorbing nature.

Steffen Kaplan
Aug 20, 2024


Ep. 14 Steffen Kaplan | Shining Light on Shadows: Nature is the Best Medicine
Steffen will share how he has found Nature walks, particularly with his camera in hand, to be great for his mental health.

Neil Parekh
Aug 20, 2024


Choosing Between Online, In-Person or No Therapy? Do What Works Best
Everyone has the right to choose what works best for them. I continue to practice mindfulness, grounding and breathing.

Dawn Helmrich
Aug 8, 2024


Online Therapy Works for Me
There are pros and cons to online versus in-person therapy. Some people might need one or the other. I’ve actually benefited from both.

Neil Parekh
Aug 8, 2024


Telehealth / Online Therapy from a Therapist’s Perspective
Prior to COVID-19, I only provided counseling services in-person. My impressions of telehealth were neutral to negative. That's changed.

Dr. Grace Hipona
Aug 6, 2024


Ep. 13 Grace Hipona, Ed.D. | Shining Light on Shadows: The Pros and Cons of In-person and Online Therapy
Grace began seeing patients online during the pandemic. This episode will focus on the pros and cons of in-person vs. online therapy.

Neil Parekh
Aug 6, 2024


The Long and Winding Road to Finding a Therapist
Struggling to find the right fit with the right person can be challenging and defeating, but mental wellness is vital to well-being.

Dawn Helmrich
Jul 31, 2024


I See a Therapist; It Almost Feels Normal for Me To Say That Now
Although I was never embarrassed about going to therapy, I also never volunteered the information and kept it private for almost 30 years.

Neil Parekh
Jul 31, 2024


Therapy is a Journey
In the years since my formal diagnosis, I have come to realize how anxiety and depression have always been present.

Rev. Byron Tyler Coles
Jul 31, 2024
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