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We experience and influence all kinds of change in our lives. We can feel a wide range of emotions about change, from the miniscule...

The biggest early obstacle to any relationship is one that few ever see coming: the dreaded end of the Honeymoon Period. The initial...

Marriage is a beautiful union of two individuals who come together to share their lives, dreams, and aspirations. While it's a journey...

Understanding the modality of Christian Psychology When you hear the words “Christian counseling”, what comes to mind? I know that for...

Grieving a Pet Who is Still Alive The Bad News: My dog is going to die. The Good News: He doesn’t know it yet. He’s okay. I’m not. Cocoa...

We continue to hear about the importance of self-care, yet it can be difficult to incorporate into our daily routines. Below you will...

For those of you who don’t know me, I gave birth to my first baby last October, which has crazily been almost a year ago already. This...

What if I told you that rejection was actually a great thing? Natalie, are you off your rocker? Hear me out. The amount of energy that is...

Navigating life with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) can be difficult to say the least. Unfortunately, many people who...

A fun fact about me is that I am an avid reader. In almost every book I pick up, there is a consistent basic plotline: the protagonist...

Figuring out who we are can be a daunting and challenging task. You might find yourself having great insight and self-awareness, or maybe...

In the realm of relationships, anxiety can often be an unwelcome guest, quietly wreaking havoc on our emotional well-being and the...

Let's dive into a topic that I encounter a lot when working with kids struggling with anxiety - Anxiety Transmission. Anxiety has a...

Halloween is my favorite holiday of all time, beating out even Christmas in my book. Ever since childhood, I have enjoyed celebrating the...

Parenting is hard. Exhausting. Confusing. Exasperating. Lonely. Even with all those adjectives, that’s an incredible understatement. I...

I should be able to do it by myself Relationships aren’t worth it. What’s wrong with me? Why bother? If you’re anything like me, you’ve...

Before you start reading this blog, I should warn you- I use the word “present” x times and the phrase “here and now” x times. That might...

I was introduced to the concept of trauma and repressed memory during middle school when one of my close friends got very sick. At the...

My “Try Something New” Experience: A Hate-Love Relationship w/ Yoga OK, full disclosure from your therapist: I used to not be a fan of...

Making the switch from traditional parenting to conscious or positive parenting is a transformative experience for both parents and...