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Anxiety is a common experience that I see presented in and out of the counseling room. Not only do I notice this professionally, but I witness this in my personal life as well. Practicing grounding techniques is a way we can manage and cope with anxiety.
Read MoreRepeatedly in session, I get the question, “how do I stop thinking like this?” The strength that is true for many of my clients is that they have self-awareness. They know their thinking is unhealthy. They know they are unhappy. They know they are easily triggered. They know they gravitate towards relationships and situations that reinforce their negative emotions… but they do not know how to stop repeating the same unwanted patterns.
Read MoreWhen starting the couples counseling process with me, you’ll probably hear me ask about dating your spouse or partner. I 100 percent believe that you should never stop dating your spouse or partner. This is even more true after having children because the time together becomes scarcer.
Read MoreMy nightly habit after work involves almost always working-out once the kids go to bed, and then pulling out the laptop for round 2 of work. There is usually something extra I need to do- case notes, prepare for sessions the next day, return emails, do a school assignment, etc. However, sometimes there isn’t even a need, it is a drive or compulsion.
Read MoreFebruary is American Heart Month, and as it is important to learn about and take care of your physical health, we also need to make sure we are taking care of our mental health. This blog features Heart Month from a mental health clinicians viewpoint:
Read MoreI was recently interviewed for an article on Highly Sensitive People (HSP) . The amount of feedback was surprising at first. Many people reached out to tell me their experiences with HSP, either with themselves or their family. I then realized with about 20 percent of the population being a HSP, there is no wonder the impact the article had on others.
Read MoreAre you thinking or wishing that you and you partner could use some flair or change-up to your romantic rituals? When is the last time the two of you discussed sexual fantasies?
Read MoreWith Valentine’s Day around the corner, February’s highlighted position of the month is a befitting Star-Crossed Lovers. Remember, a sexual experience is a time to emotionally connect with one another, but it is also a great time to get your blood pumping and release some physical energy together
Read MoreAfter approximately two years of personal therapy with my counselor, I had a session dedicated to what we would call my internal “friction.” You may know this feeling as internal conflict, turmoil or just plain anxiety. I reached a point in my growth where I was able to withstand quite a bit of internal friction or conflict.
Read MoreWell, here we are. The third and final installment of the Anxiety Tool Kit. Before we dive in, how about a little quiz to test your knowledge of how anxiety impacts you.
Read MoreWe often begin the New Year trying to accomplish resolutions that are impossible to reach. We may want to make a lifestyle change – but our thought process around making lifestyle changes is often flawed. We get frustrated with how challenging the change can be, cheat a time or two, don’t see results fast enough and drop the resolution all together.
Read MoreWhen we practice assertive communication, we are implementing our boundaries. With this practice, we state what we need and want in a clear and concise way. It is important for us to take responsibility for our emotions and express them.
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