When faced with limits, we must make our choices wisely. Choose poorly and you can be left with something that seemed necessary but does not provide you with what you need. Weighing the benefits of immediate gratification versus long term usefulness can help make more informed decisions and ultimately more long term satisfaction. [...]
I often hear people say they don’t want to talk about something because they might “jinx” it and make things worse. Does simply talking about something have the power to effect change? Isn’t that what counseling is all about? Knowing how to talk about difficult things is the first step toward change. I [...]
I often get calls from potential clients who ask what my “style” is or “method” of counseling. They ask what “type of issues” I have experience treating in order to determine if I can help them or a family member. While it can be reassuring to feel like a potential therapist might have [...]
Sometimes things seem beyond our control and if given the opportunity to change them, we might feel like life could get a whole lot better. The real test in determining how to start making changes is identifying if the changes are realistic and if there truly are ways to make these wishes come [...]
It is easy to see something and not realize that what may seem good or appealing may be actually be bad for us. It can be difficult to know what a healthy self image looks like. Friendships have positive and negative aspects. It is important to know who you are and what feels [...]