If you are in any kind of relationship with another person, you have likely set a boundary – and for good reason! For example, if you are up to your eyeballs in work, you might ask a parent, friend, or partner to try to not interrupt you when you are working, unless it’s about something […]
When thinking about who can be helped by therapy, the answer is simple: almost everyone can benefit from some time in the therapy room. We don’t need to be dealing with big life crises or severe mental health challenges to benefit from some time with a counselor. Thankfully, as the stigma around mental health is […]
Infidelity is an enormously impactful rupture that can threaten to unravel even the longest-standing relationships, in often what may seem like the blink of an eye. Each partner will likely face their own unique set of challenges as they navigate the rocky terrain of recovery. Navigating An Emotional Roller Coaster The fallout from an affair […]
Self-esteem is an essential part of how we view ourselves, the decisions we make, and our perceived ability to achieve goals. It impacts both the relationships we have with others and with ourselves – and is an important factor impacting mental health. What Is Self Esteem? Self-esteem can be defined as how we value ourselves. […]
I see many couples in therapy who are just being exposed to counseling for the first time. While I fully support couples counseling for anyone, including those new to therapy, I find that it’s most helpful if each partner has experienced some individual therapy before entering into couples therapy. There are several reasons for this. […]
Most people can relate with an urge at some point in life to want to break free, sail away on a boat, abruptly drive away and move to a new city or just find a way to leave our life behind and start fresh. This whim doesn’t last long because we soon realize two things: […]