Differentiation: separate but connected

Differentiation: separate but connected

Do you struggle with feeling like you have lost your identity to you relationship? Do you have a long list of hobbies, interests or activities that you used to do before your relationship? Is resentment creeping in between you and your partner? If you can answer...
Why You Should Read More Fiction

Why You Should Read More Fiction

I come from a long line of readers. Growing up, my sister and I were allowed to stay up later at night if we were reading – a habit that I have mostly adhered to throughout of my adult life. My tastes are varied and include biographies, historical fiction...
What’s On My Bookshelf

What’s On My Bookshelf

I have my parents to thank for instilling a love of reading in me from a young age. I read a lot; print, preferably hard cover. Allowing for the fact that books mean different things to different people and even different things to the same people depending on where...
How To Pay For Counseling

How To Pay For Counseling

A lot of folks think they can’t afford counseling. I frequently have inquiries asking about free or heavily discounted services and although I am empathetic towards financial struggles I also have to make sure I can pay the bills and support my family. I reserve...
Choosing a Counselor

Choosing a Counselor

Choosing a counselor can be an intimidating task. Research suggests that selecting a counselor who is a good fit has a more significant impact on successful outcome than the counselor’s degree, licensure or theoretical orientation. What constitutes a good fit is a...