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What is it about Dads?
Dads truly do have a gift. Some say it’s the material stuff they bring home. Others point to the fun, memorable vacations that Dad worked...
Therapy for Attachment
Today let’s explore how therapy can be a game-changer in recognizing and transforming attachment styles. As a therapist, I've seen the...
Who Needs Therapy?
We all have something. I can remember my earliest memories of anxiety way back in elementary school, even before my parents had announced...
Exploring Fostering: Is Fostering Right for Me?
Fostering a child is a selfless and admirable thing to do. It can change not only a child’s life but also your own. However, if you are...
The Hidden Gems of Counseling: Nurturing Your Mental Well-being Beyond Mental Health Issues
In a world that often associates counseling solely with mental health challenges, it's crucial to recognize the profound benefits...
Supporting Your People
Someone you care for is struggling and have decided to pursue counseling. You might worry about them, or wonder what they talk about...
The Pathway to Dealing with Phobia
Phobias can significantly impact one’s quality of life. Fortunately, counseling has emerged as a powerful ally in the battle against...
New Year, New Goals
There is something about “the new” that makes me stand up a little taller. I love new things: a new type of coffee to try, a new journal,...
The Power of Expressive Art Therapy
In a world filled with stress and demands, it can be difficult to express our emotions in healthy ways. Expressive art therapy is a...
Guiding Light to a Friend in Grief
Losing a loved one is one of the most challenging and perhaps complex human experiences. This often leaves a grieving individual on an...
Co-Parenting Peacefully
Parenting is a complex challenge. It can be hard to navigate school schedules, daily activities, providing healthy meals, help with...
The F Word
No, not that F word. I’m talking about feelings. Love them or hate them, but we all have them. They’re present with us for every victory,...
The Stages of Change
We experience and influence all kinds of change in our lives. We can feel a wide range of emotions about change, from the miniscule...
Relationship-ocalypse: How To Be a “Honeymoon Period” Survivor
The biggest early obstacle to any relationship is one that few ever see coming: the dreaded end of the Honeymoon Period. The initial...
Embracing Uniqueness in Marriage: The Key to a Fulfilling Relationship
Marriage is a beautiful union of two individuals who come together to share their lives, dreams, and aspirations. While it's a journey...
How can “Christian” and “Counseling” co-exist?
Understanding the modality of Christian Psychology When you hear the words “Christian counseling”, what comes to mind? I know that for...
The Mourning Before
Grieving a Pet Who is Still Alive The Bad News: My dog is going to die. The Good News: He doesn’t know it yet. He’s okay. I’m not. Cocoa...
Self-Care Tips for Each Enneagram Type
We continue to hear about the importance of self-care, yet it can be difficult to incorporate into our daily routines. Below you will...
Raising the Perfect Baby: Discussing the Postpartum Stress We Cause Ourselves
For those of you who don’t know me, I gave birth to my first baby last October, which has crazily been almost a year ago already. This...
Rejected
What if I told you that rejection was actually a great thing? Natalie, are you off your rocker? Hear me out. The amount of energy that is...
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