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Top reads of 2024 so far
Halfway through the year this therapist is sharing her top 5 books so far! I love doing these blog posts and sharing something I love so much with those who choose to read. Reading is something that brings me immense joy. Whether I am sitting by the pool reading a...
The Barriers of Self-Acceptance
Since I’ve been in the therapy world, one of the most common things I hear from clients is some version of, “How do I accept ___?” Often, this question is framed with some aspect of self-acceptance, or some aspect of themselves that my clients ae struggling to be...
Why you will never be who you are supposed to be
I find it interesting that developmental research often stops at or before 18 years old. I find it pretty presumptuous to assume that someone knows who they are before they can legally take a sip of alcohol. Even socially, this is reinforced by the life-changing...
Stepping Up: A Stepmother’s Journey
If someone had told me years ago that I would become a full-time stepmother, I would have laughed and been like “No way.” The very idea seemed so distant from my reality. I was living my life, navigating my career and graduate school, and enjoying my relationship,...
My Disability Identity in the Workplace
Hey there! It’s me again, Jenna, your friendly disabled therapist at Works Counseling Center. In my last blog post I wrote about me and what my disability entails to allow you to get to know me more. I wanted to dive deeper into my identity evolution as someone who...
Why I Love Works Counseling Center (and you will too)
A little over two years ago, I was about to sign a contract with a group practice near my home when a respected friend recommended that I interview at Works. I’ll be honest, I did the thing mostly to stay in his good graces; I’d spent a lot of time looking for jobs at...