The Undetectable Danger
Our intimate relationships are the most impactful influence on our adult self-esteem and emotional wellbeing. I prefer to be an encouragement and bring good news, but all too often I see people who...
When Emotions Speaks, Listen with Curiosity and Compassion
We were all at the park, my granddaughter, my friend, her niece, and myself when we hear the familiar sounds of the ice cream truck. I followed as the kids jogged over in regular kid excitement to...
Rerouting: When What We Planned Did Not Work Out
Rerouting When you find yourself in a place You never thought you’d be. When the beliefs that you once held dear No longer seem to fit reality. When the people you leaned on Have let you fall. Or...
10 Ways to Be Happier: A Real-World Guide to a Life That Feels Good
We all want to be happy, but happiness isn’t something we stumble upon—it’s something we build through small, intentional choices. The good news? You don’t have to overhaul your whole life to feel...
You Have Something On Your Face
A friend walked in and just started talking. They were sharing about something important that had happened during the day. I tried to listen, but distracted, I raised my hand to interrupt, “I’m...
Building Your Life, One Lego Piece at a Time
Amazon Lego Set Me: Do you like your life?...
Good Energy is Always Found in Hope
One of my clients recently said,”I am working on just seeking positive energy.” I responded, “Well positive energy is always found in hope.” To which she said, “I gotta write that down.” And I...
Manage the Gift
I was in session today and my client said, “I was reading back on my notes from our sessions last year and you had said Manage the gift. So that’s my focus for this year; manage the gift.” ...
Adjusting to People Like Weather
I have come to expect that people rarely change. Yes, we grow and transform according to our influences, but we also seek our influences according to who we already are further supporting ‘staying...
On Dating: Turning Down the Volume and Observe Life’s Symphony
Warning: not to dampen the sparkle of new relationship, but I am a therapist and have seen when sparkle turns out to be broken glass, sharp and painful. So, this comes with more reality than...