We all have lost someone in our lives. Some closer to us than others. No matter if it was foreseen or unexpected, the impact a death has on us makes us pivot a bit in life....
Attachment Styles
by Morgan | Nov 22, 2022
We each have a level of both secure attachment and insecure attachment within us. Our attachment styles are formed by early experience and the way we are affected by our bonds...
Am I In A Die To Self Fantasy?
by Chelsea | Oct 26, 2022
Are you feeling depressed at your lack of success? Often times we set unrealistic goals and when we fail to achieve them, we beat ourselves up. This Die To Self mentality tends...
Self Love Languages For You
by Rachael | Oct 21, 2022
When we think of the 5 Love Languages, they usually are pertaining to how we receive or give love. You may know which language is the one you like to receive most, but have you...
True Self-Care Is A Struggle
by Morgan | Oct 11, 2022
It is such a common misconception that self-care always feels good. Socially, self-care can start to be identified by things like retail therapy, bubble baths and Netflix-binges....
Addiction: Substances Are Not The Problem
by Kandice | Sep 21, 2022
In this day addiction has been talked about as being a problem in many people's lives. Family members engage in interventions to help their loved ones know that their use is a...
Toxic Masculinity
by Chelsea | Sep 9, 2022
In today’s world, mental health has become such an important topic and the perception around it has completely changed for the better. However, society has created a narrative...
The SAD Time of Year
by Chelsea | Feb 7, 2022
The time change has occurred. It gets dark at 5pm. The temperature makes it hurt to be outside. The holidays are over. Now, the winter blues have really kicked in. Seasonal...
5 Reasons To Go To Therapy
by Chelsea | Oct 7, 2019
Have you been thinking about going to see a therapist, but there has been something holding you back? You find yourself making excuses on finances, not having the time, or...
Are You Letting Your Emotions Control You?
by Jasleen | Jan 23, 2019
Are you letting your emotions control you instead of the other way around? Maybe you get angry and lash out with insults and criticisms you regret later. Or, maybe you feel like...
What Should I Bring to Therapy?
by Christy Aloisio | Sep 5, 2017
Starting counseling can be pretty intimidating. I think it can be even more intimidating to come with your spouse. I definitely empathize with my clients on this and try to make...
Change
by Kathy | Jun 20, 2016
It’s normal to feel frustrated, stuck in a pattern, or unhappy with life circumstances. It’s also normal to know what causes frustration, irritation, and disappointment. The...
The Best Counselor Your Kids Will Ever Have
by Kathy | Jun 9, 2016
Want to know who is the best counselor your kids will ever have? Surprisingly, they may not have any formal training, experience, or even a degree! I always tell my clients “The...
The Blame Game
by imavexadmin | Apr 25, 2016
All blame is a waste of time. How can I say that, do you suppose? I mean, come on...there are times when people deserve to get blamed. There IS such a thing as "fault" after...
Insulation vs. Isolation
by Nancy | Mar 21, 2016
By request...today we are going to talk about a way of thinking, a paradigm that will help navigate the waters of relationship with folks that may not always be all that safe....
Toxic Relationships
by Javan | Mar 11, 2016
Toxic relationships can include family, friends, co-workers, intimate partners, spouses, just about anyone. Even an acquaintance. Though toxic relationships tend to seem okay on...
The Illusion of Control
by Nancy | Mar 7, 2016
Control is a really common topic in my office. One very simplistic definition of anxiety is "an over-focus on things that may or may not happen," in other words...thinking too...
What Is Your Anger Pointing To?
by Kathy | Jan 31, 2016
What is your anger pointing to? This is such a difficult, but oh so important question because most of us think we know the answer. And when we “ know” the answer, we naturally...
When Expectations Meet Reality
by Javan | Jan 15, 2016
We don't often think about the realm between expectation and reality. Usually, people move through life believing and trusting that everyday expectations and big picture...
Comparisons
by Nancy | Jan 3, 2016
“Comparison is the thief of joy.” ~Theodore Roosevelt Do you remember the game “Roshambo”? You might know it better as “Rock, Paper, Scissors.” Did you play this game as a kid?...
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