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According to an important national survey conducted in 2014, over 20 million Americans ages 12 and older had a substance use disorder within the previous year1. That is a shocking…

Peaceful parenting… interesting combination of words, isn’t it? Depending on the age(s) of your child/children that may seem difficult and at times impossible. What would it look like if we…

My father passed away several years ago, so Father’s Day has taken on a different meaning than it had when my dad was alive. Though I no longer participate in…

Shh… We’ve Got a Secret to Share with You! Well, actually, we’re not going to whisper it; we’d like to shout it:               WE’RE EXPANDING…

Last month I wrote about three strategies that often help impart stress reduction. In continuing with this theme, here are three more that frequently arise when it comes to practical…

I briefly watched the Billboard Music Awards the other night, just in time to hear Celine Dion belt out another incredible song and see her accept a Lifetime Achievement Award.…

MYTH: Only people with mental illness benefit from therapy. TRUTH: Mental health counseling is based in developing a relationship where you can feel safe to share your emotional experiences and…

As a therapist, I have the privilege to work with all kinds of people—people from different backgrounds and circumstances who come for help with a wide range of problems. I…

Stress. A lot of conversations surrounding this topic occur a lot of the time. In having addressed various circumstances involving stress, several factors have surfaced when it comes to its…

When we are feeling down, or experiencing low mood it can hard to know what to do. I know for me I just want to sit on the couch and…