Who is ready for a change? It might appear obvious that the reason we embark upon the journey of therapy is a quest for change. As a therapist, I confirm this concept. One...
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...
Working on Your Sense of Self
by Christy Aloisio | Aug 8, 2017
I was reading a book recently and ran across a quote that really struck me, “When self-love depends on externals, on others’ opinions of what you are and do, the self is...
Why is Change So Hard
by Christy Aloisio | Jul 25, 2017
People sometimes want to give up or do give up on their quest for emotional change. Let’s face it. It’s hard. It is easy to give people credit for logistical or physical changes....
Two Things A Toddler Taught Me That Will Make Your Life Easier
by Danielle | Jun 1, 2017
Last weekend I had a few friends over, many of whom were parents. It was a house filled with toddlers. As you can imagine, the house was full of ENERGY. Thankfully, everyone made...
The Biggest Battle You’ll Ever Face
by Kathy | Jun 1, 2017
Do you want to know what is the biggest battle we see going on within our counseling walls? Consistently threading through each and every client that walks through our doors, I...
The Curse Of The “Strong Woman”
by Kathy | Mar 20, 2017
What’s the problem with being a strong woman? We are tough. We are capable. We endure. We drive ourselves hard. We get crap done! We are the envy of others while we breeze...
Are You Holding Yourself Back?
by imavexadmin | May 31, 2016
What’s holding you back? What keeps you from losing weight? Getting the job of your dreams? Quitting smoking or drinking? Saving money? Improving your life or your...
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...
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?...
Constructive Criticism
by Nancy | Nov 28, 2015
Is there such a thing as constructive criticism? I was listening to a training by John and Julie Gottman, a couple of the most well-respected couples therapists and researchers,...
A Matter of Perspective
by Javan | Nov 2, 2015
I was in a training session the other day about taking a biblical approach to anxiety and depression counseling, and a picture came into my mind about our perspectives in life...
Caregiver Burnout
by Nancy | Sep 14, 2015
Those who spend a great deal of their life caring for others...whether that be an ailing family member, someone with a chronic or terminal illness, or your patients if you work...
What Kind of Self-Care Are You Getting?
by Kathy | Jun 18, 2015
What happens if you don’t get self-care in a healthy way? You will get it in an unhealthy way! Don’t believe me? Read on to learn the difference between the two and then see...
Why Everyone Needs Therapy!
by Kathy | May 14, 2015
I am of the opinion that just about everyone needs therapy. Why? Primarily because we can’t see into our own issues! We see ourselves and our decisions the way we WANT to see...
Your Critical Inner Voice
by Javan | May 8, 2015
What does your internal critical voice say about you? What do you hear? If you listen, you might hear an overly critical voice. What is an inner critical voice? A critical voice...
Know Yourself
by Javan | May 3, 2015
Are you living or existing? Do you know if you're making choices based on past life hurts or are you able to really see life in the "here and now?" Life is full of ups, downs,...
If I Could Give Each Person Just One Gift
by Kathy | Apr 28, 2015
If I could give each person just one gift, it would be the gift of being able to truly see themselves through the eyes of the people around them. It would be a sobering gift,...
Are You Holding Yourself Back?
by Kathy | Apr 12, 2015
Are you holding yourself back? I read something recently about self-limiting beliefs and it reminded me how important our thoughts are. I was holding myself back and didn’t...
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