A life motto of mine is “The only thing that won’t change is that change will occur.” This can either be change in one’s external circumstances, or it can be internal. Nothing in life stays the same. The therapeutic counseling setting provides a place for change and growth in people’s […]
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A friend recently asked me to help them find a good relationship therapist. I responded with an email and then realized I may have just written a helpful blog. So here is what I told my friend: I know there are some great ones outside of our practice, but I […]
Choosing a Relationship Therapist
Six months ago, we didn’t know telehealth. We didn’t intend to learn so much, so fast, but if we wanted to continue to serve our community, we were going to have to. Some of our experience was expected, but I was also surprised by some of it and delighted when […]
Who Knew? A Crash Course in Telehealth
I got a Facebook message today. It’s one I’ve received quite a few times over the last 5 years. It’s the “My [Cousin/Brother/Mother/Best Friend/Employee] is dealing with addiction. I want to try to help them, what would you recommend?” So, of course, I talk to them about it, ask the […]
Medication Assisted Treatment
As a cognitive therapist, I spend a lot of time helping clients figure out if their thinking is helpful. All day, every day, we do a great deal of talking to ourselves, and the things we say during this self-talk greatly color the way we feel about the world and […]
Good Thoughts
I started being a therapist at the end of the Millennium and I am astonished by the change between parenting the Millennial Generation and parenting the present iGeneration. Parents have gone from being Helicopter Parents to being Lawn Mower Parents. For those who aren’t familiar with the term Lawn Mower […]
Lawn Mower Parenting
As I turned the calendar this morning onto a whole new year of my life, I reflected on my birthday. At the end of the day I cannot say it was fun or happy, although a lot of people on Facebook wished me a “Happy Birthday!” I was thinking about […]
Thoughts on Aging: Becoming an Old …Heart
Imagine a beautiful crystal pitcher filled with water to the brim; place cups around the pitcher. Notice the pitcher beginning to pour water into the cups. The pitcher is constantly pouring water. It does not stop or take breaks since the cups never seem to say full. The pitcher does […]
Relationship Skills: Three Couple Things
A trend that I have been seeing as a society is that political arguments are at an all-time high. I see politically fueled arguments over social media, between friends, and between family members. As a Couple’s Counselor, I have also noticed that political differences can create a wedge between romantic […]
Republican, Democrat or Partner?: How political differences can affect our ...
It’s almost that time of year again, and I’m not talking about spring break or tax season. That’s right, Valentine’s Day, the designated day of love, is right around the corner. Whether you feel excitement or sincerely dread the date of February 14th, Valentine’s Day is more than just an […]