Therapist Blog

Polyamory can be a tricky subject and should be taken seriously when bringing up with a partner. This should not be talked about in unfamiliar environments when a partner is upset or anxious as this can alter their receptiveness to the topic at hand. Choose a time and place where you and your partner are […]

Racism is an all too real and present issue within our country. It is not a new issue, but it is definitely one that should be at the forefront of our minds. It is not something that happens in the dark or behind closed doors, but rather something we face every day in our schools, […]

Over the last few years, Autism has been getting a lot of attention from the media. This is due tothe number of individuals diagnosed with the disorder increasing. In fact, 5.4 million people have been diagnosed with Autism in the United States alone (Drah, 2021). With the increase of Autism diagnosis, this disorder can no […]

We often hear the term, work-life balance, when applying for jobs, attending Human Resource meetings or on company websites. So, what does that term actually mean? According to Business News Daily, it “is the state of equilibrium where a person equally prioritizes the demand of one’s career and the demands of one’s personal life”. For […]

Okay so this is a touchy subject for many as in the mainstream, when you hear about BDSM, you might automatically think Fifty Shades of Grey. The fact is that it is much more than that, so let’s give the quick run-down of BDSM for beginners. What does BDSM stand for? Bondage and Discipline, Dominance […]

I am a therapist. In my childhood, adolescence and young adulthood I’d experienced a variety of things that had felt awful to endure. I was hurting, lonely and needed a safe space. So, what could this inspire me to do for my career? I’d become a therapist. Brilliant! I would be the person who could […]

When you think of your therapist, do you ever wonder if they have a therapist? The real question in my opinion is, why not? When I started my journey to becoming a licensed therapist, I had heard stories of why you should never let people know that you also seek support from a therapist. I […]

As a counselor, I have heard many a tale spun in the confines of my office. Since I work primarily with children, I also work with their parents quite a lot. I can fully attest first hand that my ear has been bent with a lot, and I mean, a lot of complaints, tears, and […]

We hear a lot these days about consent, but what does it mean? Consent is the hallmark of any agreement which is defined as a mutual collaboration between individuals. Defining this can be tricky depending on your situation and the need to seek out this agreement of trust between friends, partners, family, etc. And don’t […]

Imagine this scenario with me if you will. You are at a family gathering and your children are acting up for some reason or another. You try to get them under control, but they are proving to be more troublesome then usual. Between the screaming and the disrespect, you are about ready to pull your […]