You’re scrolling through Instagram and see a group of your co-workers out for drinks and having the best time. Meanwhile, you sit at home, on…
Domestic Violence: Let’s Break the Silence
Domestic violence is considered to be a pattern of coercive control that one person exercises over another and can include physical, verbal, emotional, sexual, and…
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…
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…
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…
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.…
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.…
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…
Five Things Your Therapist Wants You to Know before Your First Counseling Session
Almost everyone knows someone who has been in counseling, but that doesn’t mean they’ve talked openly about what the experience was like. If you’ve never…
