Have You Stepped Off the Stage? How to Identify Assertive Communication    

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“I’d like to work on being more assertive.” It isn’t typical that clients start working with me with this specific goal in mind. However, increasing assertive communication is still a topic that comes up on a very frequent basis with my...

Filling Your Cup: The Importance of Prioritizing Self-Care

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Do you struggle to practice self-care, and instead put your energy into taking care of others? Read below for a metaphor I share with clients about the importance of prioritizing self-care, especially if you want to be able to care for others!  Early on in my...

Dealing with Feelings: How I Help My Clients with Emotion Regulation

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Have you ever thought you might experience feelings too strongly? Or wondered why you couldn’t just be happier or less anxious? Check out the stories of clients I’ve had who have felt the same way. You may be surprised to discover what they learned in...

Can We Stop Our Thoughts? An Intro to Mindfulness

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There’s really no better word to describe the start to 2015 other than to say that it’s been intense. My schedule as a therapist is quickly filling up, which means more and more of my ¨free time” is dedicated to staying up to date on how to best help...