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 […]
Counseling
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 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
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 ...
Do you have a disability? Do you know someone with a disability? Maybe you work with someone living with a disability. Or maybe you know someone who doesn’t understand what having a disability means. We often have misconceptions about other people’s knowledge, skills, and abilities, especially those of people with […]
Disability Awareness
When looking for a therapist, it can be difficult to know how to find someone who will be a good fit. Knowing what to ask when initially contacting a therapist can help you determine if the therapist will meet your needs. This is important because the therapeutic relationship is a […]
Questions to Ask a Potential Therapist
October is National Domestic Violence Awareness Month. As a therapist who has worked extensively with children and adults that have been affected by domestic violence, I felt it important to shed some light on this taboo subject. It is frequently referred to as a relationship issue, a secret, or private […]
Top 5 Things You Should Know About Domestic Violence
Not Christian Counseling Last year I mentioned to a colleague that, in general, I don’t refer to therapists who identify themselves as “Christian Counselors” or as offering “Christian Counseling.” Without further discussion, he concluded my behavior was “arbitrary,” “a priori,” and “disturbing.” It’s certainly not the first two, but I […]