Life Counseling Blog

Is It Time for a Social Media Break?

For most people, myself included, social media is a huge part of our everyday lives. It connects us to friends and family,  keeps us informed…

Vitamin L

Being raised in a health conscious environment by parents who had an extensive background in nutrition and alternative medicine, I had the opportunity to learn…

Feelings are Hard

As a therapist I feel like I say, “What does that feel like for you?” at least 100 times per day. Usually the response is…

The Four Horsemen in Couples: Stopping the Apocalypse 

You might be familiar with the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse from the New Testament that symbolize the evils to come at the end of…

Worried about Poor Sleep? Counseling Could Help

Insomnia is a concern that comes up often in therapy. In fact, one in three people have difficulty sleeping at least one night per week.…

Anxiety and Fitness

We all know how important it is to implement a fitness routine into your schedule: It’s good for your health, body, and mind to be…

The Practice of Gratitude

Do you ever find yourself chasing the ideal life? The picture-perfect happy life we often see on social media that leaves a pang in your…

Could Your Communication Style Be Improved?

If you sometimes wonder why it’s so hard to get through to others, you’re not alone. Relationships are hard work, and so is communicating effectively.…

How to Support a Loved One with Depression

Supporting a loved one with depression—be it a spouse, partner, friend, or parent—can be stressful and overwhelming.You can feel helpless, unsure of what to do…

Common Reasons Why Your Reward System at Home Is Not Working

As a parent, you’ve probably tried reward systems and charts to help manage your child’s behavior. And like many parents, you may have had limited…

Finding Myself, with Russell Brand

Standing in line at Starbucks, I glanced at a guy sitting near the window and did a double-take: Holy cow! It was actor/comedian Russell Brand.…

Living a Values-based Life

Did you know that examining your values can change your life? In recent years, mental health practitioners have become increasingly aware of the importance of…