Completely Avoiding Your Toxic Family Members Might be Unhealthy Too
As people are more aware of mental health and the importance of self-care, I see more and more people mentioning that they no longer communicate with most of their family members.
Boundaries and Relationships
Navigating our relationships, whether they be family, friends, or others, can be incredibly tricky.
The “Three Things” Rule
When we are overwhelmed, anxious, depressed (or all the above), it can be nearly impossible to do the things we know are good for us.
Creating Meaning in Life
In his book, Man's Search for Meaning, Viktor Frankl takes readers through his experiences in a Nazi Concentration camp and how he survived the experience, both physically and emotionally.
LITTLE PEOPLE, BIG FEELINGS
If you’re like me, you’ve told your child “no” to something that seems minor, or perhaps you’ve given them an easy task to complete.
Is Therapy for Me? A Guide on When It Might be a Good Idea to Try Therapy
The thought of therapy can come with many fears, questions, and doubts. For many years, therapy has been easily accessible by those with a higher income.
When Does Healthy Become Unhealthy?
This is one of the most frequent questions I get asked and it’s a great question so many people struggle with themselves or regarding a loved one.
An Open Letter to Therapists
As a therapist, you will disproportionally see the world. More often than not, our greatest triumphs are working with individuals who’ve suffered great pain and watching them grow in spite of that pain.
Come As You Are: A Look Inside LGBTQ+ Affirmative Counseling
As an LGBTQ+ affirmative therapist, I am often asked: “What does that look like in respect to other forms of counseling?”
Why Joy is Scary
I’ve talked about how vulnerability is hard before and how it’s okay to show your authentic self to those you love, but let’s take a minute to talk about joy.
My Mental Health as a Mother; Ask Me How I’m Really Feeling
No one is immune to the symptoms of mental health disorders. Not even moms or trained mental health professionals.
Helping Your Teen To Create Routine And Structure
Does your teen snooze the alarm and struggle to get out of bed in the morning? Do they return home from school mentally exhausted and physically edgy?
Empathy: A Skill Not A Natural Trait
I’ve heard this countless times both inside and outside the therapy office: “I’m just not that empathic.”
Coming Out: Not a Crisis but a Chance for Connection
Coming Out: A metaphor used to describe the oftentimes complicated, multilayered and lifelong process of acknowledging, accepting and/or sharing one’s LGBTQ+ identity with friends, family and others.
Could I Be Anxious?
As you get older, it seems as though the world has a funny way of getting smaller.
Providing Support through the Bereavement Process
Most of us know at least one person who has had someone important to them pass in the last year.
Powerful Praise
Using praise is a great strategy to increase positive behaviors in your child.
The Social Media Sliver
Throughout our days and busy lives, connecting with our significant others can become much more difficult than we ever expected.
Keeping Children in Your Community Safe
April is child abuse prevention awareness month. This month is about increasing awareness around the issue of child abuse and share strategies to support the prevention of child abuse.