It's time to stop waiting for self care to happen. We need to set boundaries and MAKE it happen.

Not too long ago, one of the couples counseling accounts I follow on instagram posted a reel about not putting up with the bare minimum in dating. They referenced things like”actually getting a text back” and “liking your instagram post.” I thought it was a great post, and I left a comment about how in my relationship, when my partner does the dishes and looks at me with pride, I tell him “congratulations on being a participating member of this relationship.” Guys, I got some

You’ve probably heard the term “People Pleaser” before, and you may even have a pretty good idea of what it means. After all, it isn’t exactly a creative explanation of the behaviors being described. If you’re curious about if you might be a people pleaser or not, check out my other blog post about my own self discovery of being a people pleaser. A People Pleaser is a person who feels a compulsive need to please others, who has an intense focus on others’ needs to the point o

Stop Over Apologizing. Easier said than done, right? In order to stop engaging in a habit that is so ingrained in our culture, in our...

I always thought I was just really well liked. I thought that I expressed myself in such a respectful way that I didn’t upset people even if we disagreed. I owned being shy and introverted and knew that was why I never spoke up in meetings. But what was really happening was that I was keeping myself small and quiet so I didn’t disturb the peace. 2020 - 2021 has been a year (or several?) of great discovery for me. I realized that I didn’t, in fact, get out of my chaotic childh

A question that I get quite often from potential therapy clients is focused on what to expect. How do I actually start working with a...

How to start your mornings feeling connected, calm, and ready to take on the world! (Or at least take on your day) What is a morning...