Overwhelmed is a common feeling. There are countless competing things needing our attention like work, relationships, family, community involvement, self care, and more. In addition, the world is filled with distractions online and on TV. We are bombarded with images telling us new things to...
Blog
Why Should I Get Therapy?
Therapy is scary. Even as a therapist, I think it can be terrifying. You’re expected to go into a room with someone and tell them everything that’s happening in your life, including the thoughts and feelings that you’ve never told anyone? I can’t think of many people who would be excited about...
Gender in the Modern World by Oliver C. Stone
Now that we have some terminology under our belts, let’s talk about what gender and gender expression actually look like in the real world. I’m going to be primarily discussing the United States, as that’s where I’m from, but some of this information may be accurate if you live outside of the U.S....
What To Do When I Can’t Sleep?
Not being able to sleep is such an awful feeling. If you are reading this at three in the morning after several hours of tossing and turning and not being able to fall asleep, take a deep breath. Everything is going to be okay. The good news is that you are not alone and there are tons of things...
Independence from Old Habits
Independence Day is a day filled with celebrating our freedom with barbecue, fireworks, and time in thesun. We don’t often think about our independence on the Fourth of July other than in the patriotic way.I think there are a lot of things we all could use freedom from. We hold onto old habits and...
Men’s Mental Health Month
In recent years, there has been a growing acknowledgment of the importance of mental health. Unfortunately, men often find themselves sidelined in these discussions due to unique societal expectations and pressures. The stigma surrounding mental health is particularly severe for men, leading to...
Gender and Its Terms by Oliver C. Stone
When many people come to therapy they want to better understand themselves and figuring out how they feel about gender and sexuality is an important part of this. With Pride Month happening, I felt that it was a good time to talk about gender and sexuality. When someone mentions gender or...
Simplifying Graduation Gifts by Beth Orns
Over the summer we have a lot of graduation parties for middle school students, high schoolers, and college grads. A question that often comes up is what is an appropriate gift for each of these graduates. In her book Lazy Genius Kendra Adeci recommends a “decide once” for these kinds of gifts....
Explore Our Group Therapy and Workshop Offerings!
Setting Your Family Up For Success This School Year Workshop August 6 at 2:00 PM Setting SMART (realistic and attainable) Goals for the School Year August 20 at 4:00 PM Navigating College: School, Socialization, and Stress August 21 at 4:30 PM Organization/Planning my Semester Out: A Workshop...














