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Choosing a Relationship Therapist
A friend recently asked me to help them find a good relationship therapist. I responded with an email and then realized I may have just written a helpful blog. So here is what I told my friend: I know there are some great ones outside of our practice, but I mostly...
Medication Assisted Treatment
I got a Facebook message today. It's one I've received quite a few times over the last 5 years. It's the “My [Cousin/Brother/Mother/Best Friend/Employee] is dealing with addiction. I want to try to help them, what would you recommend?” So, of course, I talk to them...
Good Thoughts
As a cognitive therapist, I spend a lot of time helping clients figure out if their thinking is helpful. All day, every day, we do a great deal of talking to ourselves, and the things we say during this self-talk greatly color the way we feel about the world and the...
Lawn Mower Parenting
I started being a therapist at the end of the Millennium and I am astonished by the change between parenting the Millennial Generation and parenting the present iGeneration. Parents have gone from being Helicopter Parents to being Lawn Mower Parents. For those who...
Thoughts on Aging: Becoming an Old …Heart
As I turned the calendar this morning onto a whole new year of my life, I reflected on my birthday. At the end of the day I cannot say it was fun or happy, although a lot of people on Facebook wished me a “Happy Birthday!” I was thinking about age, aging in...
Relationship Skills: Three Couple Things
Imagine a beautiful crystal pitcher filled with water to the brim; place cups around the pitcher. Notice the pitcher beginning to pour water into the cups. The pitcher is constantly pouring water. It does not stop or take breaks since the cups never seem to say full....
Republican, Democrat or Partner?: How political differences can affect our relationships
A trend that I have been seeing as a society is that political arguments are at an all-time high. I see politically fueled arguments over social media, between friends, and between family members. As a Couple’s Counselor, I have also noticed that political differences...
The Happier Holiday
Whichever winter holiday you choose to celebrate, we hope it all turns out like it always looks in the Coke commercials. Warm, happy, and nothing but family love 24-7! But we’ve heard rumor that not every day of the holidays is perfect for everyone and sometimes...
Top 5 Things You Should Know About Domestic Violence
October is National Domestic Violence Awareness Month. As a therapist who has worked extensively with children and adults that have been affected by domestic violence, I felt it important to shed some light on this taboo subject. It is frequently referred to as a...
Freshman Anxiety
As a therapist who specializes in adolescents it certainly is a challenge to help with anxiety, specifically freshman anxiety. This year is certainly unique for me because it not only impacts me professionally but also within my own house, as my oldest child will be a...