As a parent or caregiver, there are few conversations more challenging or frightening than discussing suicidal ideation with a teenager. While it's a topic no one wants to confront, it's...
In the modern landscape, the term trauma has become a bit of a catch-all to explain how our experiences affect our beliefs, biology, thoughts and emotions. Research has shown that...
As a therapist that works with a wide range of clients, one of the most common challenges I talk about with parents and teens alike is managing teens’ screen time....
Being in a romantic relationship, no matter how you structure it, can be complicated! Any relationship requires us to work at practicing good communication and demonstrating an ongoing commitment to...
Parenthood is full of difficult conversations. At every stage, we parents can struggle to know what to say or how best to support our kids when life is painful. One...
Grief and loss are inevitable in our lives. Perhaps it’s due to an unexpected loss or someone you’ve been grieving as they approach their death. Whatever the reason, grief is...
If you have kids, then you have come across a time or two (or three or four) where their emotions took over and became so big that they triggered our...
Depression is one of the most common mental health disorders there is. Even though one in six American adults will be impacted by depression, it can be difficult to know...
Therapy Integration Series: A Closer Look at Emotionally Focused Therapy & the Gottman Method “...because of pain, I can feel the beauty, tenderness, and freedom of healing.” - C. JoyBell...
Think back to the last time you and your partner had a serious disagreement. How did you feel during that time? Probably terrible, right? It feels awful to have conflict...