Most of us had a childhood filled with both subtle and overt lessons of how people and things “should” be. Our family, culture, and society expect us to fit into…
Couples/Marriage, Family Therapy, Separation/Divorce
Knowing When to End the Relationship
Knowing when to end a relationship is important. Relationships can enrich our lives, but they can also cause damage. Whether it’s a friend, family member, or significant other, any relationship…
LGBTQ
Sexual Orientation -The “Q” in LGBTQA?
The study of sexual orientation has been quite a controversial area of psychology, and one that continues to raise numerous questions: What makes a person identify as gay, and what…
Anxiety Archives, Depression
Mental Health Habits for 2021
We live in a society that seems obsessed with physical health and weight loss. A majority of people have tried one or more diets to lose weight. People join gyms,…
Couples/Marriage, Divorce, Family Therapy, General, Stress, Telehealth
Navigate Challenging Life Transitions
When we’re young, life transitions are fun and empowering. We go from crawling to walking, walking to running. We start with training wheels but soon no longer need them. As…
Couples/Marriage, Divorce, Family Therapy, Separation/Divorce
Divorce Therapy
When we say the words, “I do,” we never imagine that one day those words will turn into, “It’s over.” But the statistics point to the fact that many marriages…
Abuse/Neglect Archives, Anxiety Archives, General, Trauma / PTSD
Do You Have C-PTSD?
You have most likely heard the term Post Traumatic Stress Disorder – also known as PTSD. It is used to describe the mental and emotional anguish suffered by those who…
Family Therapy
4 Questions to Ask When Looking for a Family Therapist
Seeking the guidance of a family therapist is a wonderful way to fix your family’s communication problems and start the process of healing. But selecting a family therapist can be…
Children
Teach Young Children Mindfulness
Mindfulness is the practice of being aware of your body and feelings in the present moment. If you’re silent for a moment, you will notice the subtle smell of your…
Family Therapy, General, Parenting
The Benefits of Family Counseling?
The benefits of family counseling. Does your family love and support one another unconditionally? Do you have fun together? Do you find talking with your spouse and children is easy…