HOW TO NAME SHAME AND THEN LET IT GO

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HOW TO NAME SHAME AND THEN LET IT GO

Lots and lots of emotions out there, like lots. And they fall all over the map from positive to neutral to negative (with some fluctuating on severity dependent on the given situation). My personal opinion (and a popular one) on emotions is that not a lot of emotions are inherently “bad” or “negative” to feel, it’s what we do with that emotion that can be “bad” or “negative”. But there is an exception to this rule, and I will say, with confidence, that shame can almost always be classified as a “bad” emotion.

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How Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Can Help Us Better Understand the Black Lives Matter Movement

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How Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Can Help Us Better Understand the Black Lives Matter Movement

Most human beings have implicit biases. And that’s okay, as long as we are aware of them and aware of how our attitudes affect others.In the United States, black people have lived through a long history of violence and social injustice. With the recent deaths of George Floyd and Rayshard Brooks…

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10 Therapy Myths

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10 Therapy Myths

Occasionally, I come across information in tv shows or movies, social media, or in conversation with others that depict mental health and therapy in an unrealistic way. Usually, it's a small thing, but sometimes it's a BIG misconception. Our culture has come a long way in making strides toward normalizing therapy and mental health issues.

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Is your relationship toxic?

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Is your relationship toxic?

What would you do if you picked up a bite to eat and the food wrapper was labeled toxic? Would you eat it? Of course not. You know that toxic means something is poisonous to your bodies and can hurt you. Unfortunately, toxic relationships don’t come clearly labeled like this fictitious sandwich wrapper, but usually, there are plenty of warning signs alerting you that something is wrong.

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5 WAYS TO STOP YOURSELF BEFORE FALLING INTO THE TRAP OF JEALOUSY

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5 WAYS TO STOP YOURSELF BEFORE FALLING INTO THE TRAP OF JEALOUSY

Though this is a ridiculously posed picture, I really like the stated message. In my opinion, a more accurate picture would be 6 macarons (minimum), no leaves (I mean c’mon, why are they even there?!), maybe a plate (but if we are being honest…no plate), a glass of milk (nom), a couch and Netflix (yasss). Okay, sorry, back to the message.

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Busting The Self Care Myths

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Busting The Self Care Myths

So you've probably heard all about how you need to be engaging in self-care, right? It is  pretty important part of your mental health. But what exactly does self-care entail? How do we make it a part of our every day life? I'm here to answer some questions and bust some myths so that we can demystify self-care and make it something real and meaningful for your everyday life.

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Tips For Finding Your Right Therapist

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Tips For Finding Your Right Therapist

As part of my “opening monologue” to a new client, I include information about Confidentiality (what you say here, stays here), Cancellations (give me at least 24 hours notice to allow for someone else to take your abandoned spot), and Illness (if you are sick, don’t bring it to me; I’ll gladly return the favor).   Additionally, I also include information about what I call “Goodness of Fit”. I encourage my new clients to take the time to figure out if I am a good fit for them.

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Counseling Should and Shouldn't Be

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Counseling Should and Shouldn't Be

We’ve all seen the word, or variations of the word within the mental health scene. We know someone who has been in counseling or maybe we’ve had first-hand experience with it. But I don’t think a lot of people know what should and shouldn’t happen within the counseling hour, and honestly, I don’t think that’s their fault. The nature of mental health client/counselor confidentiality and societies viewpoints on this field plays a big role in this “unknown world of the counseling hour”.

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5 Ways Seeing a Counselor is Different From Seeing a Doctor

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5 Ways Seeing a Counselor is Different From Seeing a Doctor

It’s taken a while, but mental health is finally starting to be taken seriously. Celebrities talk openly about their struggles. Politicians specifically mention mental health in discussions on improving healthcare. And the idea of seeking therapy is no longer stigmatized the way it once was. More and more — particularly in the United States — there’s been a push to define mental health concerns as medical concerns. While mental health is an essential part of overall health — and mental illness is illness — selecting a therapist or mental health provider is not the same as selecting a doctor.

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