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What do you need?

“Being depressed is exhausting,” NBA All-Star, Olympic Gold medalist, and NBA Champion Kevin Love. Depression, anxiety, and a panic attack did not care about his professional accomplishments or the wealth it brought him. Mental health is unbiased, and an...read more


Morning and Loss

An Attitude of Gratitude: 1-2-3!

We frequently hear clients talking about wanting to be “grateful” or developing an “attitude of gratitude”. The practice of feeling grateful or having an attitude of gratitude is more than a catchy phrase. Rather, it helps prime us to...read more


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Coping Skills: Tips and Tricks for Between Sessions

For the most part, clients seek therapy when looking to address discomfort and increase coping skills, whether due to depression, anxiety, or in their relationships. We are biased, but this is a significant first step. For me, part of...read more


Stress

Just relax a little…

Relax. Something that feels like it is in short supply for 2020. Most people recognize that they would like more relaxation, but do not invest in identifying the activities that help them relax. What I am specifically addressing is...read more


Stress

The fantasy of total control as a coping mechanism

The fantasy of total control is alluring. If we could control how we feel, then we would feel better! In theory, that sounds great; however, emotions do not work that way. Emotions are an organic thing. They occur naturally...read more


Couples Therapy

Using proactive therapy to strengthen your relationships!

More often than not, people start looking for a therapist once things feel like they have become more than one cares to bare without help. However, it does not need to be that way! Therapy can begin proactively without...read more