Are You Ready for an Empty Nest?
Raising children is one of the most rewarding and challenging endeavors of our lives. As a mom myself, I understand the feelings of excitement watching them grow and develop into…
Self-Compassion: A Key to Thriving in Your 20’s
Emerging adulthood is a time for reflection and self-discovery, which some might expect to have already accomplished as an adolescent. But, young adults are still in the thick of navigating…
Life on a Pedestal: The Role of Therapy for Athletes, Artists, and Entertainers
“The good part about being famous is being able to help people. The hard part is every day you have to be in a good mood, because that is what…
2020 Perspective: Embracing Hidden Opportunity
As it is now three months into the new year, one cannot help but reflect on 2020. Just over a year ago, our daily lives began to shift drastically, forcing…
Meditation: The Calm in the Chaos
Meditation Class Offering on October 24th, 2020 Any peaceful step – even calming your own feelings and emotions – contributes to peace in the world.  ~ Thich Nhat Hanh You…
Teletherapy – We Are Here
Life has taken an abrupt shift for all of us in the rapidly unfolding COVID-19 pandemic. While you are most certainly not alone, this experience can feel very isolating. The…
OCD: When the Brain Misfires Danger Cues
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is a label most are familiar with but few understand. This disorder has been mislabeled as a descriptor for someone who has perfectionistic tendencies and cares…
Carl Rogers: On Becoming a Person
This year marks 50 years since I first began to counsel clients as a supervised psychotherapist in training. That was at DePaul University Graduate School in the Counseling Psychology Master’s…
Coulda, Woulda, Shoulda
As the calendar turns to a new year it is often a time for reflection. When you look back into your past, you may be flooded with many emotions, both…