Jul 7, 2024 | Individual Counseling, Teen Counseling
A midlife crisis is generally defined as a transition of identity and self-confidence that can occur in middle-aged individuals. The phenomenon is described as a psychological crisis brought about by events that highlight a person’s advancing age, inevitable...
Jul 1, 2024 | Child & Teen Counseling, Teen Counseling
Whenever I am asked a question about what I do for work outside of my professional space, I have found a consistent question from parents of, “Where might I start to look for a therapist for my child?” Professionally, here are some themes that I believe to be...
Jun 6, 2024 | Child & Teen Counseling, Individual Counseling, Teen Counseling
NOTHING IS WRONG, I’M JUST INTROVERTED “We’ve known about the transcendent power of solitude for centuries; it’s only recently that we’ve forgotten it.” ~Susan Cain “The more space you can make for yourself, the more peace you can find within yourself.” ~Ram Dass...
Feb 7, 2024 | Child & Teen Counseling, Individual Counseling, Teen Counseling
Perfectionism can be a double-edged sword. While having high standards can be motivating, an obsession with perfection can lead to stress, anxiety, and a constant fear of failure. Let’s uncover the complexities of perfectionism, its impact on mental well-being, and...
Jan 17, 2024 | Family Counseling, Individual Counseling, Teen Counseling
Taking your teen’s phone away isn’t always the answer. Typically, I do not advocate for a teenager to completely lose access to their phone and/or computer as a consequence for a disciplinary measure. It can alter behaviors out of compliance, but this can...
Nov 28, 2023 | Child & Teen Counseling, Individual Counseling, Teen Counseling
“I take an out of the way drive in and around the north side of town where the smoke from hell’s exhaust pipe lingers above the cheap rent in the dark night.” These are the words that still ring in my soul from my time in Marshalltown, Iowa. 25 years later, I still...
