Is there anyone in your life that you think would benefit from therapy? One of the first questions a therapist will ask you is “How did you come to the decision that you wanted to see a therapist?” I have had people say “My wife thinks I should try it”. Now, sometimes they agree with said wife, and sometimes they share that they are unsure. Either way, if they walked in my door then they themselves made the decision to …
I have news for you – we are not robots. We are real humans, with a real license working in real life time with our clients. Have you ever face-timed with a friend that lives far away and then felt more connected to them once again? Same goes for you and your therapist. I have been seeing my Florida therapist since 2014. When I moved to Colorado I could not bear the thought of changing therapists. I am too …
Being the parent of a teenager is difficult, one could argue that it is as difficult as being a teenager. Teenagers are facing a lot of concerns today that the generations before them did not have to face. Examples include: Parental Divorce School shootings/lock donws Self esteem and body image Bullying & Cyberbullying Social Media pressure Cyber addiction Dangerous influences (around drug use, suicide etc.) The worst part about your teenager suffering with one of these problems is that they …
For decades, the practice of therapy to help individuals solve problems, set and achieve goals and learn new ways to keep stress levels in check has been flourishing. Now, more than ever, people are seeking therapists to improve their mental health. Therapy has become increasingly popularized throughout the past few decades as celebrities, athletes, social media and a rising number of therapists have helped to create a dialogue about the importance of mental health. The idea of seeing a therapist …