Vulnerability. I am bad at it. As a recovering perfectionist, I seek to embrace my vulnerability rather than reject it (or at the very least I try). I have learned in my personal and professional life that vulnerability breeds authenticity, creativity, and growth. But make no mistake--this is not easy. Being a Licensed Professional Counselor … Continue reading The times I was a completely imperfect counselor.
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We provide trauma-informed clinical services for individuals, families, and agencies. I am honored to be one small part of the healing journey for those who allow me into their lives.
What does it mean to be healthy? Physically healthy? Emotionally healthy? I heard a statement recently in a group I facilitated that the goal is “happiness of course”. This is not an uncommon belief. In fact, there is a lot of research out there about happiness and how to increase it, produce it, or capture … Continue reading But I Just Want to be Happy
At one time or another, we all desire or at least consider change. We want better things for ourselves or the people we hold close. Perhaps we life isn't what we hoped it would be. No matter the reason, change is HARD. And it is UNCOMFORTABLE--sometimes excruciating. And in deciding what we want, we also … Continue reading Getting Unstuck
There is always a balance to be maintained in life. We have stressors and we have resources. Stressors are easily described as anything that causes stress. This could be school, work, finances, relationships, or health concerns to name a few. Resources are anything that help us manage the stress we are experiencing. Resources are made … Continue reading Start with Resources
Boundaries are a common topic in the realm of mental heatlh. This is because boundaries matter. They are integral to attachment—how we give and receive care. They are integral to safety and the way we care for ourselves. Brene Brown describes boundaries in simple terms, “what is okay and what is not okay”. Boundaries and … Continue reading The Complicated Nature of Boundaries
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