I’ve been working with couples who have weathered deep, painful conflicts and are trying to rebuild connection, trust, and intimacy. The wounds have been treated, but they’re still tender. They want to reconnect but find themselves hesitant—after so much tension and pain, it’s hard to open up again, to be vulnerable. One of the most […]
What’s Keeping You Stuck?: Understanding Attachment Styles and How to Find Security | Amority Health Written By: Rachel Cooper, MS, LPC-Associate Supervised by Amber Quaranta Leech, PHD, LPC-S This article was originally published on Amority Health’s Blog – Shifting Perceptions: Read the original article Quick Summary: Sometimes, the patterns that keep us feeling stuck […]
As a clinician, my primary goal is to help clients experience meaningful relief in a way that feels safe, empowering, and respectful of their pace. Over the years, I’ve trained in and utilized a variety of evidence-based approaches, always paying close attention to what truly helps clients move forward, not just intellectually, but emotionally and […]
Benefits of Group Therapy: Healing Happens in Community – Not in Isolation Healing is not meant to be a solo journey. While individual therapy offers deep, personalized work, healing in community taps into our need to be seen, supported, and understood by others who “understands.” Group therapy creates a space where people can grow together, […]
How to Stop Taking Things Personally: Reclaiming Your Peace Through a Shift in Perception | Amority Health By: Rachel Cooper, MS, LPC-Associate Supervised by Amber Quaranta Leech, PHD, LPC-S This article was originally published on Amority Health’s Blog – Shifting Perceptions: Read the original article Quick Summary: Have you ever felt gutted by […]
Trauma Responses or Personality Traits? Redefining the DSM for Survivors “I’ve been called dramatic, intense, needy—even manipulative. But what if I was just scared, and no one noticed?” If you’ve ever walked away from a therapy session or diagnosis feeling more judged than helped, you’re not alone. Many trauma survivors—especially those with complex or prolonged […]
No Accountability, No Consistency: The Power of Life Coaching Consistency is the bridge between intention and transformation. Most people don’t fail because they lack desire, intelligence, or even discipline—they fail because they lack accountability. Without accountability, goals drift, habits fade, and momentum stalls. The truth is simple: no accountability, no consistency. Accountability is not control; […]
Return to God, Restore Relationships, Reignite Purpose Every season of confusion, broken relationships, or lost direction shares a common root: misplaced identity. When identity drifts away from God, purpose becomes unclear and relationships begin to fracture. The journey back to clarity always starts the same way—returning to God and anchoring identity in Christ. […]
Helping Teen Athletes Overcome Performance Anxiety In Performance-Driven Environments Teen athletes today are under more pressure than ever. Scholarships, rankings, social media highlights, and the constant expectation to “perform” can quietly turn a love for the game into a source of anxiety. When identity becomes tied to stats, wins, or approval, confidence becomes fragile. The […]
Forgiveness Equals Freedom: Reclaim Your Personal Power NOW! Unforgiveness is often misunderstood. Many people believe that holding onto resentment protects them or keeps them strong. In reality, unforgiveness does the opposite—it quietly hands your personal power to the very people who hurt you. True freedom begins when you understand that forgiveness is not weakness; it […]
