When you come in to therapy there may be some difficult sessions. You may leave the office feeling bad. I like to say it is like going to the gym, when you have a good work out your muscles will be sore for a couple days, but that is when you know you are makingContinue reading “But therapy is hard!”
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It isn’t selfish to take care of yourself.
I have many clients who are concerned with the selfishness involved in asking for what they need, or taking the time to care for themselves. I like the analogy of being on an airplane and always putting on your own mask first before even trying to help others. Why is that? In low oxygen situationsContinue reading “It isn’t selfish to take care of yourself.”
Don’t Fight to be Right
You are bound to disagree with your partner. There is just no way for two people to agree on everything all the time. The trick is how do you settle disagreements in a way in which brings you closer together? Many couples come in to tackle these communication issues. The crux of when discussions turnContinue reading “Don’t Fight to be Right”
Change your language
I came across this meme on social media and I like the message it has for readers. The left side minimizes the giver the right side fosters connection. If you have trouble connecting with others try changing your language. If you need help finding a new message come on in and we can talk aboutContinue reading “Change your language”
Who’s got time for self-care?
Self-care is often talked about these days. Taking a bubble bath is a commonly shown example. But who’s got time for that? And why is self-care even important? Self-care is very important, it gives us the time we need to check in with our bodies and our feelings. Are we tired? Hungry? Anxious? Angry? Defeated?Continue reading “Who’s got time for self-care?”
Feeling Disconnected
Do you feel disconnected from your life? Are you so busy working, doing laundry, driving the kids around, homework, go go go, that you wonder what the purpose is? Have you noticed that you are no longer able to find joy in the day to day? Life has gotten boring? This is normal! If youContinue reading “Feeling Disconnected”
Infertility
Infertility often brings a surprising and complex number of emotions, not to mention the physical and financial toll of treatments. If you are feeling overwhelmed by the prospect of going through treatment or all of the choices that are involved, or if you have had success after infertility and still struggle with the emotions thatContinue reading “Infertility”
Mental Health
Should we go to therapy? Part Two
Are you in a relationship and wondering if therapy would be helpful? Yes! No matter what stage of a relationship you are in you may find benefits to counseling. I offer premarital counseling, which would typically be about 6 sessions, and is an excellent way to discuss expectations and set your relationship up for success. JustContinue reading “Should we go to therapy? Part Two”
Should I go to Therapy? Part One
Have you ever thought about therapy? You must have or you would not have found yourself looking at this website. And good for you for taking the first step. But what now? Do you really need therapy? I think the answer is yes. And why is that, you might wonder? There are lots of reasonsContinue reading “Should I go to Therapy? Part One”