By: Katie Mitchell, M.A., LPC, CST Senior Lead Clinical and Sex Therapist    I’m excited to bring y’all May’s highlighted #PositionOfTheMonth: The Stairway to Heaven.  Let's uncover the allure of the Stairway to Heaven position - a tantalizing posture that can elevate your intimate experiences to new heights. Positioning: To get into position, the receiving partner lies on their back at the edge of a soft, supportive surface (like a bed or a raised surface), while the other partner stands facing toward them.  The penetrating/standing partner then lifts and supports the legs ..read more

By: Kathleen Cogan, M.A., LPC    As an emotion focused therapist, I privilege a client’s experience: how it feels in the body, the sensations, as uncomfortable as they may be, above intellect.  Together with clients I explore parts of themselves and life that doesn’t seem to make sense or causes distress. This process works well for those wanting to improve their relationships with others and for those clients feelings stuck- whether in a relationship, a particular feeling or pattern in their life.  Maybe there has been an emotional injury, like an affair,  between yo ..read more

By: Helena Lorenz, LMSW     For myself and others who struggle with anxiety, making any sort of decision, big or small, can be a bit of a mine field. When faced with the power to choose, our brains get flooded with seemingly insurmountable questions -- How do I plan for all the possible outcomes? How do I address every possible variable? Will everyone else be happy with my decision? Will I be happy with my decision? What if something horrible happens and it’s all my fault because I’m the one who made the decision? It’s truly fun times over here in anxiety land. These question l ..read more

By: Helena Lorenz, LMSW    I grew up as an incredibly shy and quiet child. I was perfectly fine playing by myself and getting lost in my own imagination. And when I wanted to spend time with friends or family, I was much happier in the role of listener rather than storyteller. This never really struck me as an issue until I started to get older and advance througschool, and my calm, reservedness seemed to become some sort of negative quality about me. I never struggled with having friends or with doing well in school, but somehow it became a knock against me that I wasn’t as outgoing ..read more

By: Katie Mitchell, M.A., LPC, CST HFC Lead Sex Therapist   I’m excited to bring y’all April’s highlighted #PositionOfTheMonth: The Reverse Scoop.  Are you looking to add some excitement to your intimate moments?  Look no further than the Reverse Scoop.  This position not only offers intense physical pleasure but also fosters emotional connection and trust between partners.   Positioning: The Reverse Scoop is a variation of the traditional spooning position, where both partners lie on their sides, facing towards the same direction.  After exploring each other with ..read more

By: McCayla Berry, M.A., LPC   Many of you have undoubtedly heard a phrase similar to, “I’m OCD about my house being clean,” or “I’m OCD about how my clothes are put away.” Many variations of this phrase exist and are often used. Phrases like these imply that OCD is more like a “type A” personality, where one’s need for cleanliness and order is almost viewed as endearing or funny. The truth is that OCD, or obsessive-compulsive disorder, is a debilitating disorder. Many professionals have coined the disorder as the “doubting disorder”, as the person is suffering from intense fears around ..read more

By: Mireya Pava, M.S., LPC, NCC   Did you grow up in a household where so much was expected of you? The expectations themselves could have been vocalized or inferred, but either way, they lead toward a path of intense pressure. This happens to many of us, and it is especially common among people of color.  As you can imagine, a lot of pressure weighs on the children whose parents have migrated from other countries and came to the United States with high hopes and dreams. These children carry this pressure to succeed, to do better, be better, to conform to society, to not be defiant ..read more

 Written by Katie Mitchell, M.A., NCC, CST, LPC Lead Therapist and Sex Therapist at Heights Family Counseling I’m excited to bring y’all March’s highlighted #PositionOfTheMonth: Seated Scissors.  This versatile position offers intimacy, connection, and a dash of excitement for couples looking to spice things up in the bedroom.   In order to get into position with the Seated Scissors, you and your partner will sit facing each other, with one partner straddling the other's lap.  With straddling legs, you and your partner’s will be intertwined, creating a scissoring motion.&nb ..read more

 Written by Morgan Phelps, M.S., LPC, NCC Licensed Professional Counselor  It's completely normal for teens to need some time to process and feel upset when facing a breakup. Everyone copes differently, and it's important to recognize and respect these differences. It can be hard to know how to help them through this challenging time. Here are a few tips when your teen is facing heartbreak.  Encourage Self-Care Breakups can take a toll on both physical and mental well-being. Encourage the teen to take care of themselves by getting enough sleep, eating healthily, and engaging in ..read more

 Written by Michele Dial, M.ed, Lpc Lead HFC Psychotherapist *Trigger Warning: This blog contains commentary on books about interpersonal and sexual violence. Although there is no detail about these experiences in this blog, please be aware of your limits and take care of your personal needs if you decide to continue reading. Relevant books are marked with an asterisk (*).   “Do the best you can until you know better. Then, when you know better, do better.” ~ Maya Angelou, Author, Poet, Actor, & Civil Rights Activist   I deeply value learning. One of the most valuable life ..read more