Addressing “Mom Guilt”
Being a mother is quite complex. It is a combination of many joyful and challenging moments. There are times when …
Being a mother is quite complex. It is a combination of many joyful and challenging moments. There are times when …
Part 3a: How Do You War With Your Value & Vulnerability? In previous articles, we covered why it is important …
A Consideration for Christian Husbands As a counselor who works with sexual addiction, I run into many manifestations of sexual …
Start Fighting for Them! We all know that marriage is a journey, but sometimes, it feels more like a boxing …
Navigating Personal Challenges During the Holidays For many, the holiday season is a magnificent time of wonder and reflection. For …
With so much recent buzz around attachment styles, I’ve been curious about what you do once you’ve identified whether you …
My job brings me face-to-face with people deeply wounded by those who should have kept them safe. Whether a parent …
I’m sure that most of us in a committed relationship have thought to ourselves at some point that our spouse …
“Of course that happened! I’m not good enough, remember?!” “I messed this family time up again, like always!” “Don’t answer …
In my bio I talk about how “I enjoy helping individuals 18+ notice when their ‘check engine’ lights are coming …
Being human is challenging. It requires us to reckon with realities that we would prefer to resist or reject as …
The Demon Dialogues Do you feel like you are stuck in the same argument with your partner? Does it feel …
PORNOGRAPHY Is it okay for my husband to look at pornography? This is a fairly common question I hear from …
Did you get a message growing up that strong emotions were bad or a sign of weakness? Or that having …
STRONG OR WEAK? The word ‘forgiveness’ can often elicit a variety of emotions. Before you read any further, I invite …
Are Your Problems Really About Boundaries? Boundaries are so important to overall emotional health. Knowing where our responsibilities lie and …
Over the past year, I participated in narrative-focused trauma training at The Allender Center. The program is centered around learning …
In the midst of summertime, any sort of routine or ritual may feel like it gets thrown out the window. …
Is everyone else more satisfied? Only 38-42% of women are satisfied with their sex life, and while that number increases …
Over the years that I’ve been practicing as a therapist, I’ve seen a lot of parent-teen relationships—most of them were …