Emotional Bonding for Couples and Families

Emotional Bonding for Couples and Families

If the idea of ‘emotional bonding’ brings up terrifying images of a treetop ropes course or falling backward into someone’s arms, don’t worry. That’s not what we have in mind. This piece covers small, simple, everyday steps you can take to get closer to your family....
Anxiety Over Current Events?  Here’s How to Cope

Anxiety Over Current Events? Here’s How to Cope

“What now?” you think as your Apple Watch buzzes, directing you to the top stories. This, when you’re in the midst of commenting on a friend’s Facebook post. You’ve never met this person in real life. Still, you can’t believe someone you consider a friend...
Therapy for Generational Trauma

Therapy for Generational Trauma

If you think back 100 years (which really isn’t that long ago!), our ancestors had it rough! Survival required hard work, marital rape was not prosecuted, and many rights and protections we have in place today were largely nonexistent. Therapy as we know it wasn’t a...
Christian Counseling

Christian Counseling

It’s not uncommon for people to approach their pastor with all sorts of issues, including marital woes. In fact, a wonderful aspect of being part of a congregation is the level of support available. Yet, with deep-seated marital issues or marital problems that keep...
Growth Mindset Counseling: What Is It, and Why Would Someone Go?

Growth Mindset Counseling: What Is It, and Why Would Someone Go?

If you’re someone who isn’t afraid to put yourself out there despite how terrifying it can be, take a minute to pat yourself on the back. You will likely lead a rich and rewarding life. Yet statistically speaking, more than likely this is not you. Over half the...
The Pitfalls of People Pleasing (and how therapy can help…)

The Pitfalls of People Pleasing (and how therapy can help…)

Much of our identity and ideas about how to safely navigate the world are formed when we’re young. As any adult can attest, children are waaaaay too underqualified to make these big decisions. Yet when kids grow up in dysfunctional households, that’s often exactly...