Loneliness and lacking the desired social connection is a big fear for many people. Whether it is a result of failed relationships, moving, or children moving out, there is a void that many long to fill when they begin spending their time alone. Instead of looking inside themselves, they look for the company of new and old friends to rid...[ read more ]

Tell us about your favorite part of doing online counseling My favorite part of doing online counseling is that I can do it from the comfort of my home next to my pets. What’s something funny that happened to you during an online counseling session? I’ve seen my fair share of cat butts on the screen during sessions 🤣 Do...[ read more ]

Tell us about your favorite part of doing online counseling My favorite part of doing online counseling is the flexibility it provides for both the client and the therapist. What’s something funny that happened to you during an online counseling session? I met a client's kitten because it chose to sit right on the keyboard of her laptop during session....[ read more ]

One only needs to read a few lines from poets such as Frost, Wordsworth, and Thoreau to recognize the love for and connection to nature human beings have always had. Nature stirs our souls and imagination and brings beauty to our everyday lives. But it turns out, nature also brings a slew of benefits to our mental and physical health....[ read more ]

Tell us about your favorite part of doing online counseling I love how it gives clients the opportunity to stay in their safe space while receiving support they need. What’s something funny that happened to you during an online counseling session? My two cats LOVE popping in and saying hi to the clients. They also try to nap on top...[ read more ]

Tell us about your favorite part of doing online counseling The convenience of it; clients have the opportunity to sign in to their sessions from anywhere in the state, making therapy more accessible. Also it helps with continuation of care, as clients do not have to switch therapists due to logistical issues. What’s something funny that happened to you during...[ read more ]

We’ve all had those days when the alarm goes off and we lie in bed, feeling depleted of our energy, and maybe even our good mood. We think to ourselves, “I’m not really sick, but I just need a break from real life today.” While taking a sick day is common when you are feeling physically unwell, what’s not as...[ read more ]

When we’re young, life transitions are fun and empowering. We go from crawling to walking, walking to running. We start with training wheels but soon no longer need them. As we age we graduate into higher grades and become more independent. But as adults, life transitions can feel not so fun and far from empowering, because life transitions can often...[ read more ]

April is National Minority Health Month, a time for individuals within the BIOPC community to focus on addressing their mental health needs. Started 20 years ago, the National Minority Health Month Foundation launched National Minority Health Month to strengthen the commitment of local communities and mental health practitioners to eliminate the barriers minority populations often face when struggling with mental...[ read more ]

If you’re like most people, you brought in the new year with a list of resolutions. And if you’re like most people, all of those resolutions have one goal: to better your life in some way. Whether that is through eating right, working out, learning a new language or decluttering your home office, resolutions are made to help us live...[ read more ]