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The world has changed, people are dying, some scared to leave their homes or to bring this horrible virus home to their families. These are scary times, there is no denying that. So, can we really do anything to counter the fear we are all experiencing, when the threat is so real? Yes! I tell my clients all the time that we may not be able to control our pain, but we can control our suffering. The corona-virus pandemic is a perfect example of this. COVID-19 is here and we unfortunately cannot change that, but we can change how much suffering it causes us while it is. Stress, for instanc ..read more

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This topic is something I’ve wanted to talk about for some time. I’ve not only had very personal experiences in dealing with this topic, but now have quite a bit of professional experience and education as well. In discussing why individuals turn to drugs and alcohol, I struggle with the theories that are out there currently; probably why I felt so passionately about developing an educated, informed, well-versed, opinion on the topic myself. Full transparency- I’ve held several assumptions and thoughts that I have felt strongly about, my experiences have debunked those now. I will start by sa ..read more

Yes, counseling can be intimidating and looked down upon, but these are misconceptions. My job as a therapist is to give my clients the tools and knowledge they need to deal with the issues in their life, they have identified as problems (no one else). I strive to make my clients feel comfortable and provide a space that allows for complete trust, confidentiality, and honesty; no matter what they are seeking services for. Counseling can be such an amazing experience and I have seen it work wonders for individuals of all walks of life. Unfortunately, the stigma surrounding seeing a therapist ..read more