25 Relationship Questions You Must Ask Your Partner One of the most common reasons that couples reach out to me for relationship counseling is communication. Now what you want to be aware of us is that there is verbal and non-verbal communication. Some couples struggle with judgment or being too critical of the other. This…
Working With A Counselor To Set Boundaries Do you need help setting boundaries? I think most of us can benefit from counseling when it comes to learning what boundaries are and how we can set them. Having boundaries in your life can support you with: Improving the quality of life. Aligning you with…
Motherhood — it’s one of the most complex, confusing and demanding professions in the world. It can also be one of the most fulfilling. Unfortunately for many new moms, the sense of fulfillment takes a back seat to a feeling of being overwhelmed by expectations — our own and society’s. Expectations vs. Reality: Before having…
Working with a counselor can give you a safe and constructive space to learn how to develop self-compassion. This is the practice of loving yourself. Have you thought to yourself, how do I treat myself during the ups and downs of life? How do I treat myself when things are going well? How do I…
Why People Suffer From A Fear Of Rejection Common reasons that people experience a fear of rejection include an inner struggle with self-confidence and self-esteem. Often the struggle can start at an early age or due to negative life experiences. Such as growing up in a home where you were not supported, emotionally abused, or…
Ways To Overcome The Fear of Rejection Have You Ever Experienced Hurt? Do you shy away from experiences that make you feel like you are not good enough? Do you struggle to move forward after being hurt? The fear of rejection is a true fear. It’s one that you cannot shy away from because if…
People can experience depressive symptoms at different times in life due to stressful events, and for others, the experience can be long-term, for several years or all of their lifetime. One does not have to suffer depression silently or hopelessly. I have worked with the majority of my clients with depressive symptoms and have had…
Individual Therapy: Typical mental health symptoms addressed in individual sessions are anxiety or depression. Many clients I have seen deal with excessive worries about their careers, partners, or life in general. Others may have depressive symptoms like sleeplessness or oversleeping, getting tired easily, loss of interest in their hobbies they used to enjoy, or general…
The winter blues are a real thing. Just like Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), the winter blues are a type of depression that is triggered by the change in seasons. The winter blues can make you feel sad, anxious, or even just down in the dumps. But don’t worry, there are ways to overcome the…
At some point in all of my work with male clients, a discussion happens about who is a male in their life that they admire or someone that they wished they could be more like. At first glance, this guy is typically described by their power, financial status, ability to be independent and provide or…