Life Counseling Blog

The Practice of Trusting Your Gut

Trust your gut. It’s advice I have received many times, and advice I have generously given to others. But what does trusting your gut really…

Burned Out and Lost

Burnout is the latest buzzword in our demanding, pandemic-riddled world. Everyone seems to be talking about it. In fact, I recently read that over 300,000…

How “Leaning into Curiosity” Can Help Your Relationships

“We must learn how to lean into our vulnerability, stay curious, and practice courage.” —Brene Brown How many times has this happened in your relationship?…

Toxic Positivity

Messages that we need to be “okay” or “happy” are everywhere. From the moment we’re born, the second a baby cries, what do we instinctively…

Is Your Therapist Really Helping You with Your Anxiety?

By Marilee Feldman, LCPC, CADC In not-so-great news, these days many of us—and I mean MANY of us—are struggling with anxiety. There’s a global pandemic,…

Self-Compassion? I Hardly Know Her

What’s the first thing that comes to mind when you think of self-compassion? Was it something along the lines of: “Yikes, I haven’t had that…

Educating Your Child or Teen about OCD

By Crystal Rodriguez Parents, did you know that, in contrast to many mental health issues, which frequently begin in adulthood, one issue—obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)—can begin…

Does Talking about Your Anxiety Help, or Hurt?

If you have anxiety, you may believe that talking to others about your worries is helpful. When you’re anxious, you may talk more, which is…
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Relax, Nothing is Under Control

Exhausted by trying to control everything? Discover why letting go of control might be the relief you’ve been seeking.

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You Shouldn’t Be Ashamed of Your Anxiety, Here’s Why

Anxiety affects 40 million Americans, yet shame keeps most from seeking help—here’s why that shame is misplaced and what to do about it.

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10 Daily Habits That Can Reduce Your Anxiety

Discover simple, science-backed daily habits that rewire your nervous system and help you move from anxiety to calm.

What is Relationship OCD?

The letters “OCD” are widely known these days. As the name implies, obsessive compulsive disorder is a condition that presents via obsessions and compulsions. Obsessions…