My blogs really are quasi life observations with an exploration of my own personal growth, with an attempt to throw in a lot of therapy words to drive search engine traffic. Writing them has resulted in some wonderful consequences. Surprisingly, I enjoyed the disclosing life lesson blogs.

Therapy is a lot about figuring out what has changed that feels uncomfortable and then determining how to make changes that increase comfort. It’s about getting the magic back, or learning to make completely different magic. Or telling that old magic to F off because it's no longer necessary or wanted.

Ever wondered what actually happens in a therapy session? A lot of people are uncertain about how to begin talking about themselves to a therapist. In this post, I go in depth to describe how I work as a therapist and my belief in how people benefit from therapy.

I have started intentionally shifting my conversations in my therapy office about self care to self love. And asking how are you making time to create self love. To intentionally encourage my clients to think about how they love themselves, how they talk to themselves, and how they view themselves in their world.

The hardness of “why did this happen” brings many folks to therapy. Why is what makes it painful to understand hard truths, conflicting experiences, the why is hard. There is nothing sweet about why.

My efforts to please people have often gotten the my way of letting myself authentically experience and communicate. I struggled with honest reactions and prioritized pleasing others. Somewhere in 2022, I stopped chasing pleasing others and just focused on pleasing myself.

In creating my own tiny lull, I am hoping my sense of control over how and when I allow the external world to intrude on my private thoughts, time with my family, and time with myself will remain.

Each person has developed narratives about their abilities to manage life transitions. Therapy can help assist with fine tuning and trusting you inner voice and instincts to be the expert in your own life.

The struggle of letting others help me and my struggle in giving up total control led to a disastrous dog grooming stint but demonstrated the need to admit when I needed help.

Time is one of our most valuable assets and if we assert control over what we direct time to, our time spent will become more meaningful.

My Badge of Busy included extracurriculars, social events, friend groups, yoga practice, and being in charge. It didn’t include enjoying my life.

My practice is centered on helping people through life transitions. The moments when your inner dialogue shifts and you decide it’s time to change and choose your life experiences.