Apr 23, 2024 | Couples & Marriage Counseling, Individual Counseling
BOOK REVIEW BY GARY EMERY “RUNNING ON EMPTY” BY JONICE WEBB PhD. As a therapist working with a variety of clients and circumstances I am always pleased to find a reference (book) that offers sound data and explanations for a dynamic that we often observe in...
Jan 31, 2024 | Couples & Marriage Counseling, Family Counseling, Individual Counseling
What is somatic experiencing? I feel joyful to share some news! But first, how do I know that I’m feeling joy? I can feel it in my body! I first begin to notice my heart rate. It is not fast, not slow, it’s just right. I can feel a lightness in my chest...
Sep 7, 2023 | Athlete, Couples & Marriage Counseling, Individual Counseling, Motherhood
Trauma can result from a number of experiences, such as natural disasters, childhood abuse, domestic violence, war, and other frightening situations. These diverse sources of trauma can trigger a wide spectrum of responses in individuals. The uncertainty, fear, and...
Feb 15, 2023 | Couples & Marriage Counseling, Family Counseling
The age-old debate, when should we go to couple’s counseling? I would ask yourself(s) some questions. And a disclaimer that this wisdom below is an ideal and harder to reach depending on your situation. Is there a decent amount of work both partners have done...
Feb 3, 2023 | Child & Teen Counseling, Couples & Marriage Counseling, Family Counseling
How often have you felt you needed more support as a mother? We live in a society in which mothers are revered and put on a pedestal. Mothers are to be held in the highest regard and yet they should be able to do everything ourselves and on top of it look as if we...
Jan 27, 2023 | Couples & Marriage Counseling, Family Counseling
Why do depressed people lose interest in partners? To answer the question of why a depressed person could lose interest in their partner, it’s important first to define depression. And I don’t want just to define depression, but I want to invoke an empathetic schema....