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What’s Your Story?

“There is no greater agony than bearing an untold story inside you.” — Maya Angelou   “Owning our story and loving ourselves through that process is the bravest thing that we will ever do.” — Brené Brown   One of the many privileges of being a therapist is hearing the story of each individual, the good and […]

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Moving and Grooving

For many couples, the transition of moving in together can a stressful phase of a relationship. Although this kind of move can be an exciting time, there are a couple of things that seem to be particularly tricky to navigate. Here are some common topics for discussions and questions that couples may have forgotten to […]

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Creating a More Mindful Schedule

As we return to life post pandemic, many people are finding their schedules are starting to feel overloaded again and their to do lists overwhelming. As the tasks and social obligations increase, so does the anxiety. Oftentimes we are not even aware of how quickly things are piling up. Guilt, resentment, and anger build up […]

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Keeping the Balls in the Air

“There is so much going on… I just don’t know how I am going to keep all of the balls in the air…” How many times have you heard yourself say this? It’s something I hear often from my many busy clients, who find themselves juggling lots of competing demands related to family, work, health, […]

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An Alternative to Dieting

Each day we are inundated with so much information on food and body image…try this and lose weight, you should look like this…, take this and watch the weight come off, try Keto/Paleo/countless other diets.  Many of us are obsessed with what we eat and what we look like. Perhaps we have not given thought […]

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When your significant other is suffering, self-care is vital

When your significant other is suffering, what can you do? It can be difficult to witness your loved one suffering and it can bring to the surface many feelings for you as the significant other attempting to support. There can be hurt, rejection, loneliness, sadness, helplessness, confusion, embarrassment, and anger. How can I help him […]

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Take a Deeper Breath

We learn in therapy how to recognize that instinctual moment when our systems kick into high gear–often referred to as the “fight or flight” moment. Then we do everything we know how to calm that part of our brains so we can think rationally and focus on next steps. The important thing is to understand […]

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Can Therapy Help You With Depression?

Depression Therapy Depression is a mood disorder that impacts millions of people across the nation. It can impact how you see the world, how you feel about things, and your relationships. Depression can cause intense and relentless feelings of sadness, loss of pleasure in life, and so much more. Those who are affected by depression […]

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No matter how long the winter, spring is sure to follow

Its finally spring! Change is inevitable and the only constant in our Universe. If there was no winter, the spring would not be so pleasant; if we had not known adversity, prosperity would not be so welcome. Renewal , rebuilding, and regrowth are bound to follow the disasters, calamities, epidemics, or pandemics of the world […]

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