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Journaling is a therapeutic tool or strategy prescribed by many therapists to help people who may be struggling with a variety of life...

For this blog I want to talk to the men, my apologies to the women, please feel free to pass along the info in this blog to the important...

Empathy and Sympathy Two words that are often used interchangeably are empathy and sympathy.  Although both have comparable meanings,...

Music is a Bridge It can move your soul, build memories, create connections with others. It is a universal experience for all humans. We...

Life Balance Imagine you have an empty cup and that you could fill it with five different kinds of juice to make a fancy juice blend....

“Sure, I’ll help you with that.” “Yes, I’ll do that for you.” “No problem at all.” “No, I don’t mind.” Does this sound familiar to you? ...

Before we get to December 31st, it can feel like the year has been a major downer. Personally, 2017 was ridiculous. It felt like the year...

The National Eating Disorder Association (NEDA) explains that although eating disorders impact those in all genders, socioeconomic...

Fanning the flame of desire in your marriage doesn’t have to cost you an arm and a leg it can be fun and stay in budget!  Date nights (or...

Before you begin, ask yourself why you feel upset. Are you truly angry because your partner left the mustard on the counter? Or are you...

Some people might want to see a Christian Counselor because it resonates with their belief system, but what should you expect? Are we...

Is your marriage lacking intimacy? Has the affection gone from your relationship? As a marriage therapist, this is one of the primary...

Parenting is the most challenging job there is.  No debates necessary. The stakes are high. Effective parents set out to rear productive,...

With it being Black History Month I wanted this blog to focus on mental health in the African American community. Mental Health...

What’s really happening in the brains of new parents? When my husband and I found out we were pregnant, we were showered with...

This month’s Love Series will help you with rediscovering love through a fun activity called Love Maps! Celebrating Valentine’s Day...

As we are in the month of love, I want to talk about all different types of intimate relationships. There are couples, “throuples”,...

When I first started this blog post I had a pretty straightforward idea of what it would look like. I was going to describe adoption as...

Think about the first big argument with your spouse.  Can you even remember?  Thinking back, was it absurd?  I’m going to quickly share...

Twenty-two. That’s how many years of marriage I have under my belt. I met my husband while I was a senior in high school. I can remember...