For most of us, when we were younger, we couldn't wait to grow up. What was it you wanted to do? What grand adventure could you not wait to begin? Are you living the life you've hoped? Ready to get reacquainted with the insatiable sense of wonder you carried as a child? Call or email [...]
"Your beliefs become your thoughts. Your thoughts become your words. Your words become your actions. Your actions become your habits. Your habits become your values. Your values become your destiny." - Mahatma Ghandi When put like that, it's tough to argue with Ghandi. Our thoughts are powerful. Sometimes our thoughts can trick us, and [...]
As we ring in the new year with resolutions to eat better, exercise more, and generally adopt habits to better serve us, I want to support you in your goal for greater growth. Beginning now through January 31, counseling packages are available for a discounted rate. Register for 8 sessions for the price of 4! [...]
Why did I become a therapist? I wanted to make a difference. I wanted others to know that they weren’t alone in their aloneness. That there was no shame in wanting a better life. That there was nothing wrong or broken about feeling broken sometimes. That's the difference I want to be in others’ lives. Not [...]
In my previous post, I introduced how stress and fear impacts the brain and body. Sometimes the body's recovery from trauma is truncated, and symptoms of post traumatic stress can result. When these symptoms persist beyond one month after the incident, an individual is considered to meet diagnostic criteria for Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). [...]
Have you ever wondered what goes on in the brain when safety is threatened? It’s important for people (kids and adults alike) to have a basic understanding of brain anatomy and function. I typically explain it to children using Dan Siegel’s hand model of the brain. It’s pretty simple, so long as you can make [...]
Mindfulness has gotten a lot of buzz lately for all its benefits, but it is a practice that has been around for a very long time. To name a few, benefits of mindfulness include increased focus and concentration, a sense of peace and calmness, less reactivity, improved memory, lower blood pressure, and greater over all [...]
You know the old adage...Hope for the best, plan for the worst. Often times when clients come to me, they’ve been stuck in crisis mode for themselves or a loved one. When safety is a concern, I address it as early as possible in therapy. This post will walk you through the process of creating [...]
When working with clients who experience a moderate level of anxiety, I often blend mindfulness based stress reduction with cognitive behavioral therapy. Anxiety affects the body physically as well as mentally. Think about it. Can you recall a time you felt anxious about something? A test, a performance, seeing a friend, a first date, speaking [...]
I am happy to announce that I now participate in the Open Path Psychotherapy Collective, an organization dedicated to providing quality and affordable access to mental healthcare. Please help me spread the news of the great benefits of this organization by sharing this post and liking the Facebook page below! You never know who might [...]
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