When is the right time to start therapy?
Sometimes the decision to start is the very thing that opens the door to change. When I begin working with a new client, I often learn they have been thinking about therapy for quite some time. It’s very common to move through a process of pre-contemplation, contemplation, reflection, and evaluation before deciding to take that first step. For some, that process lasts days or weeks. For others, it may take months or even years. Starting therapy is an important decision, and i
How Trauma Affects the Body
When people think of trauma, they often picture emotional pain or mental struggles. But trauma runs deeper than that — it leaves a...
Enhancing Communication for Couples
Communication is an essential part of a healthy partnership. Here are some wonderful tools that can help enhance your relationship.
Co-Parenting through long term conflict
Much of the conflict that occurs between parents is happening months or even years before it leads to the separation. However, there is...
What do You Need?
It's been a very long time since I sat down and wrote a blog. Truth is, I haven't been writing at all this year. I have my journal and...
Self Care is Real Healthcare
Self-care is not a reward. It is a critical component to living a balanced and happy life. Why does it seem easier to take care of...