I often see couples come into therapy for the first time when they are in crisis. They come to treat the consequences and not prevent them. Maybe someone mentioned the “D” word (divorce), someone cheated, they fell out of love, or are fighting all the time. But just...
What is Self-Care? So what exactly is self-care? The term self-care gets thrown around a lot, and is often misused. We all talk about the importance of taking care of ourselves, and the media does a great job trying to sell us things and new concepts about the “best...
What comes to mind when you think about what makes you feel happy, safe, or fulfilled? Maybe you are not sure or perhaps never thought about it until you faced a challenging situation. Believe it or not, many people are not sure how to answer that question or it makes...
Well, the holidays are over and many of us are getting organized for this new year… hopefully after taking some days off to rest. Many of us get very excited for the new year, ready to shed off anything that was disappointing from 2018 and find our best selves in...
Did you ever think that asking for help and working with a therapist is courageous? Do you think you can feel loved, cared for, strong, happy, and safe without judging yourself or worrying what others will think of you? Many people are afraid to take the first step of...
There is no wrong time to start therapy. Most people call when they are in crisis, and at that point it’s crisis management and it’s more difficult to get to the root of the matter and begin genuine healing. It’s fixing a problem, not preventing one. When people are...
Many people are afraid of going to therapy because they don’t understand what it is, the stigma, or they think it’s a sign of weakness. Making excuses for not going to therapy is part of a cycle of thinking you can do everything yourself – “I can do this on my...
In my work as a counselor specializing in male and trauma counseling, I have noticed the decision making process men follow to engage in therapy tend to be affected by many social, cultural, and religious beliefs. This has led many to think that the reason men engage...
