“How do I know when I need to see a counselor?” is one of the most common questions I’m asked. The truth is that this question has no definitive answer. Anything that is stealing your happiness, peace, or freedom in…
Setting Holiday Boundaries
The holidays are tough on many people every year. It’s not a coincidence that I get new clients and old clients call for appointments on December 26th at 8:00 am Every. Single. Year. The holidays this year are inevitably going…
Setting Healthy Boundaries
What are healthy boundaries and why are they so important? Healthy boundaries are simply limits you set to best care for your mental/emotional/spiritual health and prioritize the things that matter to you most.We need boundaries in many areas of our…
Finding Downtime When You’re a Mom
You can call it “quiet time”, “downtime”, “me time”, or “alone time”, but every mom (every person, in fact) needs a little time to herself. Needing time to yourself each day doesn’t make you selfish or a bad mother, it…
Managing Negative Thoughts-Part 1
Believe me when I say that I know a thing or two about managing negative thoughts! When I say negative thoughts, I’m not referring to being pessimistic. I’m also not referring to the deep and difficult emotions associated with loss,…
How to Grow an Easy Cutting Garden-Part 1
I’m completely delighted to share my thoughts on growing an easy cutting garden with you! As a Licensed Professional Counselor, I’ve been working from home for the past five months, and the ability to walk out to my garden for…