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The Necessity of Connection

The Necessity of Connection

As humans, we have an innate need to connect with each other. We all long for being seen and understood by those close to us, to engage in mutually empathic and mutually empowering relationships. When someone goes through serious chronic disconnection with others,...
Code Switching in Therapy and Life

Code Switching in Therapy and Life

Being a therapist often comes with a lot of reflection and if it doesn’t for you then maybe we need to consider some time to reevaluate our duties as a clinician. No, seriously when reflecting on how I show up as a person and therapist, I am always thinking about...
What To Expect In Your First Counseling Session

What To Expect In Your First Counseling Session

Well, you’ve made the decision. It’s time to stop letting anxiety, negative thoughts, depression, etc. have control over your life and you’re wanting to start therapy! The more we think about it though…the more nervous we can get! Coming to therapy for the first time...
So, Why Did You Decide To Become A Therapist?

So, Why Did You Decide To Become A Therapist?

I have heard that question a lot these last couple of years. You see, I am not your typical graduate student. I decided to take a leap of faith later in life, and leave a great position as a creative art director to go back and earn my Masters in Clinical Mental...
Therapy: What to Expect

Therapy: What to Expect

So, you’re thinking about starting therapy…And you probably have several questions!   “What exactly is therapy? What is the experience of therapy? Will I be doing it right? Do I have to sit on a couch and talk about my unconscious??” (for that last one…no, no you...