Sequoia Counseling Center
Blog

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...

The importance of learning about others is to better anticipate how certain events will trigger various responses. Once we have learned the

As I write this, I am processing the recent death of a family member. I called her Aunt Molly. As I mourn the fact that she is no longer...

Mental health is an important part of every human - regardless of age, race, gender, ethnicity, geographic location, etc. Mental illness can

David - Beach Trip. These dreaded words pop up on my calendar once a year, and reading them always creates a pit in my stomach that I...

Have you ever “come to” during a conversation with someone, only to realize you have no idea what they’ve been saying? What about driving h

In her latest blog entitled, “Dot, dash. Dot, dash,” which is morse code for AA, Natalie Frazier shares what it was like growing up not know

There are tons of books, videos, and blogs that talk about communication being a key aspect of building relationships and they are...

Our society focuses so much on behaviors that feelings tend to be mostly neglected. Think of all of the things you’ve talked to your...

For most children the end of the year is usually a time of great excitement and joy, lots of gifts and treats, visits with extended...

The holidays are a difficult time of year for so many of us. Thanksgiving, in particular, can be especially hard for some. For instance,...

Have you ever had to forgive someone for doing harm to you? When you think about forgiving someone, how do you know you are ready? While...

One of the struggles the mental health field has struggled with was accessibility to those who need services. With social media, millions...

Have you ever heard someone say “My child is giving me such a hard time”? Or even better, has one of your own parents ever told you that...

I made a new friend this year, and it has been wonderful. We have a lot in common. We are both goofy and enjoy joking around and...

Someone can say or do something to you one time in your life, and it can stay with you for the rest of your life. To this day, I can see...

I have written in previous blogs regarding the phrase, “I love you, but I’m not in love with you.” Unfortunately, this is often said when...

I often hear parents say: “We have tried everything, yet nothing seems to be working!” during that first initial intake appointment....