Pain is a non-negotiable part of life. No matter how blessed or privileged we are, at some point the rollercoaster of life will take a downturn. However, experiencing pain does not mean we need to suffer. If you are in a low point, where the emotional pain feels unbearable, know that you have options to…
Many people live with Depression; some take medications to manage their symptoms, while others refuse the medication route. Before we discuss how to feel happier, let’s discuss what Depression is characterized by persistent depressed mood or loss of interest in activities, causing significant impairment in your daily life. What does that look like? Signs and…
As a therapist, self-care is a topic you are introduced to in grad school when learning about counseling theories and how to take care of yourself as a therapist. In my program, a few professors ingrained in us as students that a self-care routine is essential to well-being. For me, self-care is a no-brainer. I…
Many of us go through the day focusing on our to-dos and tasks we need to complete. At the end of the day, we then will measure our productivity and decide if what we did was enough that day. Sometimes, we’ll bring our work home, answer emails outside of work hours, and blur the lines…
If you’re in therapy with me, my hopes are that you leave sessions saying “This freakin lady really likes to breathe!”. But maybe we haven’t had the chance just yet to go into details about why this one small change is SOOOO important. So let’s get excited about breath work! Your Nervous System Ok, we’re…
I think a lot of teens would agree that going back to school and the end of summer break sucks! Back to school means: back to bedtimes, back to early morning wake-ups, not as much time doing your own thing like sports, video games, or time with friends, and sometimes, back to a place where…
Trauma is a term that gets thrown around quite a bit in our society. I personally think it’s great to hear therapy terms in every day conversation simply because it opens the door for further exploration of what these words mean in reference to ourselves and our own experiences. Buuuut it also can minimize a…
Lately, the news just feels like one tragedy after another, and I can’t help but cringe when someone tells me to “just stay positive” or “it just is what it is”. While these sayings can be well intentioned, they can also be hurtful to the folks they are directed at, as well as to yourself. These phrases can…
Mental health counseling has numerous benefits, both for those who suffer with debilitating mental illnesses and for those who struggle with normal ups and downs of life. In other words, you do not need to have a diagnosable mental health disorder that limits your ability to accomplish daily tasks in order to find great benefit…
You may have noticed a stark increase in the amount of telehealth options becoming available. But in the counseling world, is all teletherapy created equal? How does it even work? By the end of this post, you’ll learn how (and if) teletherapy works and what to ask to make sure you’re receiving ethical, high-quality teletherapy…