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3 Steps in Selecting a Counselor
You’re are at a point in your life where you realize you need help. Things are out of control, you’ve lost your happiness and life just...
Dating and Thinking About Getting Married? Ask Yourself These Questions First!
‘Hypothetical’ conversation: Me: So, you’re thinking about getting married? Person: Yes! They are the one! Me: How do you know they’re...
The Benefits of Journaling
Journaling is a therapeutic tool or strategy prescribed by many therapists to help people who may be struggling with a variety of life...
Playing the Rivalry Game
Sibling rivalry and peer rivalry are part of life. As human beings, it is natural to want to know where your child ranks in comparison to...
Monitoring Your Kids Phone
Monitoring Your Kids Phone I’m sure it’s difficult to be a parent. You do your best to enforce rules and raise respectful kids, just to...
3 Benefits of Men Going to Therapy
For this blog I want to talk to the men, my apologies to the women, please feel free to pass along the info in this blog to the important...
The Difference Between Empathy and Sympathy
Empathy and Sympathy Two words that are often used interchangeably are empathy and sympathy. Although both have comparable meanings,...
Power of Music – Listen to Your Heart
Music is a Bridge It can move your soul, build memories, create connections with others. It is a universal experience for all humans. We...
Is Sex Therapy for Me? 5 Answers to Commonly Asked Questions
Furthermore, each couple deals with sexual compatibility a little differently. On one hand, some will seek help early when issues arise....
Life Balance versus Giving 100%
Life Balance Imagine you have an empty cup and that you could fill it with five different kinds of juice to make a fancy juice blend....
Learning To Say “No”
“Sure, I’ll help you with that.” “Yes, I’ll do that for you.” “No problem at all.” “No, I don’t mind.” Does this sound familiar to you? ...
Practicing Gratitude
Before we get to December 31st, it can feel like the year has been a major downer. Personally, 2017 was ridiculous. It felt like the year...
Eating Disorders are Not Just a Female Issue
The National Eating Disorder Association (NEDA) explains that although eating disorders impact those in all genders, socioeconomic...
Dating Your Spouse on a Budget
Fanning the flame of desire in your marriage doesn’t have to cost you an arm and a leg it can be fun and stay in budget! Date nights (or...
Steps to Fighting Fair
Before you begin, ask yourself why you feel upset. Are you truly angry because your partner left the mustard on the counter? Or are you...
3 Common Myths of Christian Counseling
Some people might want to see a Christian Counselor because it resonates with their belief system, but what should you expect? Are we...
Restore Intimacy in 4 Steps
Is your marriage lacking intimacy? Has the affection gone from your relationship? As a marriage therapist, this is one of the primary...
Effective Parenting in a Changing World
Parenting is the most challenging job there is. No debates necessary. The stakes are high. Effective parents set out to rear productive,...
Mental Health in the African American Community
With it being Black History Month I wanted this blog to focus on mental health in the African American community. Mental Health...
More Love: Parents and Poop
What’s really happening in the brains of new parents? When my husband and I found out we were pregnant, we were showered with...
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