Mental health symptoms can make the normal developmental experiences of adolescence feel overwhelming, scary, or hopeless. It is important that parents and other loved ones
Confession-I’m a bit of a book nerd and collector (I would say hoarder, but thankfully, given my profession, I know enough to keep just below
Talk is cheap; talk therapy isn’t. Even if the cost of sessions is fully covered by insurance, most people want to gain the most benefits
Did you grow up in a family where mom and/or dad drank too much alcohol or abused drugs? If so, you may relate to the
Anger is a normal human emotion that can cause problems in our life. Feelings of anger can range depending on the person feeling it, the
We may not be able to see our family, friends, and loved ones and our celebrations may be a little simpler. This can bring feelings
Whether we are talking to our friends, family, or complete strangers, communication matters. When it comes down to communicating there are 4 main styles: passive,
When we take care of others perpetually, we can find ourselves depleted, exhausted, and harboring resentment about the caretaking that others come to expect from us. When we give so freely of our time, resources, and/ or energy, this becomes a pattern that we and others come to expect when in relationships.
Using alcohol and drugs to cope with emotional stress is a common experience for many people. One question that I hear a lot from clients
