It is remarkable how much of the day we can get through without taking time to stop and pay attention to our breathing. We live in a time where life is so fast paces.

Marijuana is arguably one of the least harmful mind-altering substances. The debate over the severity of harmfulness is controversial.

I have spoken to and seen many clients who have never been to therapy before. Understandably it can be a scary and new thing to try, especially with most of the knowledge we have of therapy coming from movies, TV shows or some other form of media.

Substance abuse and poor nutrition often go hand-in-hand. Substance users may have irregular eating patterns, poor diet, or be unable to afford quality food.

As couples therapist Sue Johnson has said, conflict is not the core issue between couples, emotional disconnection is. In other words, emotional disconnection is the illness, and conflict is the presenting symptom.

Being a parent has to be one of the toughest jobs in the world. No matter how many books you read or how much you do to prepare for having a child and being a parent, nothing can quite prepare you enough for the real deal.

As a relationship counselor, my passion is helping individuals, couples, and families to heal through healthy relationships. Relationships can come in many forms; most obviously, our relationships with our romantic partners, our families, our friends and coworkers

The most important relationship to nurture and attend to is the one with ourselves. With everything we are balancing in our lives like work, friends, family, kids, exercise, healthy eating, etc, it can feel like extra work to have to also show up for ourselves at the end of the day.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy(CBT) is an evidenced- based treatment that has been shown to significantly reduce depression and anxiety which may be contributing to problems in your relationships. Frequently, couples come in to session making broad generalizations about one another: “You never listen!”

While many of us consider ourselves to be “good listeners”, the truth is that many of us do not know how to really listen.  The skill of Active Listening can move you and your beloved lightyears forward in your ability to communicate effectively with one another.

It’s a common experience to become overwhelmed and fearful in relationships. Something I hear frequently in working with couples is the underlying question, “How do I know that this person won’t leave me?”.

Anger Management and Healthy Relationships. Anger can be a good thing. Anger can be the energy to move, the energy to make changes, an internal voice or cue that action must be taken. If we are…

How you feel during the day has a lot to do with how well you slept the previous night. Your bedtime habits, sleep schedule, and lifestyle plays a huge role in the quality of the sleep you receive.

​It's amazing what a good relationship can do for your spirit. As a Marriage and Family Therapist, I work with a lot of couples, and have seen it all. I've seen unfaithful couples, angry couples,…