Tips for Getting Preteens to Put Down the Phone and Go Outside
The pandemic has been especially hard on adolescents given that they are wired to develop more independence from their parents and connect more to their peers at this stage of
Building Intimacy in Marriage
By William Schroeder, LPC It’s not uncommon for clients to enter counseling looking for guidance in building intimacy in marriage. First, I should address the most common question that comes
Intimacy and Marriage
By Leila Levinson, LCSW Clients frequently come to therapy with questions about intimacy and marriage. When we hear the word “intimacy,” we typically think of sex, especially if we are
Coping with Isolation as a College Student
By Linus Streckfus, MA, LPC Associate, NCCSupervised by Travis Sebera, LPC-S The very nature of going to college can be isolating. New college students face a number of emotional and
Survival Tips for Holiday Homecomings
By Adam Maurer, MA, LMFT-A It’s that magical time of year again when the air gets crisp with familial obligations to return home. For some people, this is nothing more
Working Mental Health Breaks into Your Day
By Loren Lomme, LPC, RPT Many people believe that one major goal of self care is to help ourselves stay calm. That’s close but not quite the goal. The biggest
Can Trust Be Rebuilt?
By Emily Stone When we think of breaking trust in a couple relationship we often think of infidelity. The truth is that trust can be built…and broken…in a variety of
How to Improve Communication in Relationships
By Patricia Walker, LMFT Hi there. I am a couples therapist with over 30 years of experience and frequently I am asked how to improve communication in relationships. The most
Why Do People Get Nervous?
When I talk to clients about anxiety and why do people get nervous, I often hear stories of people feeling like they are drowning in anxiety. When you feel this
10 New Year’s “Resolutions” for Working Moms
This is usually the time of year when the word “resolution” gets to have its moment in the sun. The clock resets, a new year is ushered in, and we
How Do You Take A Forest Bath?
By Leila Levinson, JD, LMSW When was the last time you sat in the woods with no purpose other than to be surrounded by trees? This immersion in nature is
The Benefits of Mindfulness
By Kelly Edwards, LMFT-Associate, LPC Intern What is Mindfulness? There are many different types of meditation, including visualization, contemplation, and mindfulness. Mindfulness is a form of meditation where you bring
8 Tips for Online Therapy
If you have questions about best practices for online therapy as a clinician, a client/patient, or even as a person who is now forced to have teleconference sessions from home,
EMDR Cognitions List – Negative and Positive Cognitions
Negative Cognitions I am not good enough I am a bad person I don’t deserve love I am not lovable I am inadequate I am worthless I am weak I
What Are the Stages of Coming Out?
There is a good chance you have heard of Elizabeth Kubler-Ross’s stages of grief, known as the acronym DABDA. When working with people who discovered that they would die soon,