Feeling Safe in Counseling
Physical and emotional safety are essential to the therapeutic process. If you have been in counseling before, think of what made you feel comfortable and relaxed in the room. If you are considering meeting with a therapist for the first time, think of what you would...
Las Vegas Tragedy
A week has passed and my thoughts are drawn to those who suffered in the tragedy in Las Vegas. I was on vacation with my family when it happened and as we packed to head home the following day, I realized that our path included flying through there. To be honest, I...
Now Offering Neurofeedback!
Neurofeedback trains the brain to calm and reset by focusing on the brain frequencies. It provides a safe and effective way to move toward your best self. The Brain Through extensive research, scientists have linked certain brain frequencies with certain symptoms such...
Navigating Brokenness
How do you survive brokenness? The unexpected divorce? A stillborn baby? Infertility? A rebellious sibling that gives you a bad name? The death of someone you loved? Suddenly life is no longer playing by the same rules and you have to change, adapt, and rewrite your...
Trauma Series: EMDR 101
EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) is a powerful and specialized form of therapy. It is one of the few things I have seen as a counselor that actually brings healing. Many times counseling focuses on ways to cope with a painful situation or...
How To…Choose a Counselor
No one ever talks about how to pick a counselor. It can be daunting to think about cold calling a stranger and then sharing your struggles in a counseling session. Here are are a few considerations to help ease the process. The first step to finding the right...
