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…
Elusive Empathy: Rethinking Domestic Violence
Given the sensitive nature of the topic, I believe it is prudent to open with a clear statement. This post is in no way attempting to diminish the objectional nature…
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…
Reclaiming Your Story after Complex Trauma
One challenge that clients sometimes face in counseling is deciding whether they want to go deeper in the treatment process than was initially anticipated necessary. At times, the counselor may…
The Unspoken Loss of Adoption’s Happy Endings
Recently, I was asked to write a blog article for the Cherry Hill Counseling website. The topic? Adoption. Makes sense. That’s my area of expertise. The families and individuals touched…
In Search of Home: Caring for Third Culture Kids
Can you remember the first time you flew? Perhaps it was with great excitement or maybe even some trepidation. But for some who grew up as third culture kids, the…
Relational Hide and Seek
She looked away as I asked her to tell me more. Her arms clutched the pillow, and I waited. But she was silent, isolating herself in her shame and refusing…
But What if…?
But What if… Exploring the Role of Anxiety in Your Life Our culture is obsessed with safety. There are alarm systems on our houses, locks on our cars, and layers…
Opening Soon: New Deer Park Office
We are excited to introduce our newest Cherry Hill Counseling office in Deer Park, Illinois scheduled to open in July 2018! Located near the intersections of Rt. 12, Quentin Road,…
Now Hiring: Play Therapists
Do you have a passion for working with children and adolescents with experience or training in play therapy? Cherry Hill Counseling is growing and is now hiring play therapists! We…