Affirmations! You know I love these. Affirmations for combating negative self-talk. Affirmations for imposter syndrome. All of it! When we view normal mistakes as character flaws, we can’t possibly have a positive self-image. When we don’t have a positive self-image, we settle for unhealthy partners and bad relationships. So, the negative self-assessment must stop. Nature […]

You got a new job. Found your first love. Got married. Broke up. Got a divorce. Had a baby. Graduated. Moved across the country. Lost a loved one. Made a huge career shift. Or, you simply had a major life transition that knocked you off of your feet and you know you need support. This […]

“We’re not meant to be, it’s never going to change. So, let’s at least agree to go our separate ways. Not gonna judge you when you’re with somebody else, long as you swear you won’t be pissed when I do it myself. Let’s end it like we should and say we’re good.” -Dua Lipa, “We’re […]

When was the last time you had a “good cry”? You know what I’m talking about. Of course, you do. The kind of cry that feels cathartic, even inevitable. Maybe it was prompted by a song, a movie, a photo, a memory. Perhaps, you were laying in bed and just let it all out. Or, […]

Have you ever felt “stuck”? Like you just can’t get over whatever it is holding you down? You can’t get past the hurt you feel, no matter how hard you try. Perhaps, you’re holding onto something so tightly you don’t even know it’s also holding you back. It’s become a part of the fabric of […]

Bills bills bills… Money for your needs. Money for your wants. Oh, and money for those things you know you should be purchasing, but they’re not quite as fun as the “wants” list. Of course, this is a therapy blog. So, I’m going to have an opinion about where therapy falls on that list!  You […]

First comes love, then comes marriage, then somewhere along the line it all goes wrong and you’re left wondering what in the world just happened. Is that where you are right now? Why you’re reading this? Let me guess…You followed all the rules. You did everything “right”. The right order, the right timing of things, […]

Summer is in full swing. For some mommas, this means a carefully crafted schedule of summer school, sitters, activities, and camps. For others, it means the kids are out of school and you are now full-time care until Fall. Or, you may find yourself somewhere in the middle. No matter where your summer schedule falls, […]

“How is it possible that everyone in my life is an idiot?”  When I’m being a petty micro-manager, then I know I need something. I need sleep. I need a break. Honestly, it means I’m not handling my professional boundaries appropriately. Professional Boundaries are Healthy: Codependency, resentment, and “powering through” are not. Yes. It is […]

We’ve been talking about boundaries. And, now we’re going to discuss sexual boundaries. Holy moly. Are we really going to go there? Yes. Yes, we are. This is a topic that is all too often glossed over, tiptoed around, or simply ignored altogether. Not only should we be having this conversation from an earlier age, […]