But First, Coffee! Creating Morning Self-Care Routines
It’s still dark out. The bed is warm. The covers are comfy. The dog or cat is cuddled at your feet. You hit the snooze…
Have You Examined Your Life “Job Description”?
“We think our job as humans is to avoid pain, our job as parents is to protect our children from pain, and our job as…
What is EFT, and Why Should Couples See an EFT Therapist for Couples Counseling?
EFT, or emotionally focused therapy, is a short-term, structured approach to couples therapy that primarily focuses on adult attachment and bonding. EFT was developed and…
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.…
Under Pressure? Learn to Let Go
I recently listened to Under Pressure, the song by David Bowie and Queen, and it dawned on me how accurately it depicts the feeling of…
