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A Brief Introduction: What Future Content Would You Like To See?

January 23, 2021

Hi There! I am glad you are taking the time to focus on yourself and the things you need in life. This is the first short clip and a brief introduction of many, the...

Stop Saying “Easier Said Than Done”: It’s Holding Your Recovery Back

October 10, 2020

Whenever I hear someone say, “That is easier said than done,” I make an effort to ask why they say that. As a therapist, I have started to notice some patterns when I hear...

Avoiding Hard Emotions and Situations Is Not the Answer to Feeling Better

October 7, 2020

Avoidance of difficult emotions is one of the common issues I see clients struggling with. Despite what you may have first thought, avoidance will actually make that anxiety or discomfort worse in the long...

Color Visualization Meditation: Color Breathing For Calm & Relaxation

September 9, 2020

Over my time as a therapist, I have learned that mindfulness and meditation skills can feel really intimidating for a lot of people. We almost have this idea of needing to sit cross-legged on...

Trauma Work & How It Helps: How Trauma-Focused Therapy Help Me Feel Better?

August 23, 2020

If you are a trauma survivor and have ever been curious about doing trauma therapy work, you have probably found yourself asking a few questions. I have clients ask all the time things like...

Square Breathing: Use This Breathing Exercise To Reduce Stress Immediately

August 16, 2020

When you start working on improving your mental health, it’s good to have ways to help yourself feel calm. There’s a really helpful way to breathe that many people don’t know about, but it’s...

How To Describe Trauma Work To Friends And Family

August 8, 2020

One of the hardest parts of mental health is putting it into words. Often, our families and friends want to know how we are doing, but it can be hard to describe how we...

Why Am I So Angry?

August 2, 2020

A common question I get during therapy is, “why am I so furious?”. If you find yourself asking this question, this article is for you. You are not the only one to find themselves...

How To Ask For Help, Change, Or Support From Your Partner

July 28, 2020

If you are reading this post, you are probably considering having a tough conversation sometime soon. Whether the talk is to let your partner know you are struggling, need support, or something has not...

Don’t Like Your Therapist: What Would You Do?

July 21, 2020

It is a completely normal thing to find yourself not liking your current therapist. But once you realize that, what should you do? In this article, we will take a look at some things...

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