Feb 7, 2024 | Child & Teen Counseling, Individual Counseling, Teen Counseling
Perfectionism can be a double-edged sword. While having high standards can be motivating, an obsession with perfection can lead to stress, anxiety, and a constant fear of failure. Let’s uncover the complexities of perfectionism, its impact on mental well-being, and...
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...
Jan 16, 2024 | Uncategorized
All of us have a template embedded in our consciousness. It primarily originates in our upbringing, although experiences certainly play a role in shaping this template. So, here’s a definition of template: “Something that seems as a model for others to copy, a preset...
Dec 12, 2023 | Addiction, Individual Counseling
Years back, I was talking with a therapist and he said, “I live at the intersection of abuse and addiction.” I had yet to hear something so concise on the formation of addictions. Abuse may not always be involved, but there will inevitably be some level of neglect or...
Nov 28, 2023 | Child & Teen Counseling, Individual Counseling, Teen Counseling
“I take an out of the way drive in and around the north side of town where the smoke from hell’s exhaust pipe lingers above the cheap rent in the dark night.” These are the words that still ring in my soul from my time in Marshalltown, Iowa. 25 years later, I still...
