Posted: August 2, 2022
If you have found yourself in a troubled relationship, there is an excellent chance you grew up with parents who argued and fought often. Your household was most likely filled with the sounds of angry voices raised in an attempt to be heard or to…
Posted: July 28, 2022
Having low self-esteem is something many people of all ages deal with. While low self-esteem is not considered a mental health condition, how we think about ourselves directly impacts our mental health and overall well-being. What is Self-Esteem? Self-esteem refers to the way people feel…
Posted: July 19, 2022
As a couples therapist, I probably heard one statement more than any other: “I just don’t think I will ever get over this.” My clients often say this statement, who have recently learned their spouse has had an affair. The second most common phrase is,…
Posted: June 28, 2022
When we say “I do,” we never imagine that one day those words will turn into “It’s over.” But the statistics indicate that many marriages do not make it. The CDC reports that 42% of marriages are highly likely to divorce. Why Should You Consider…
Posted: June 28, 2022
If you suffer from anxiety, you know that awful feeling when heart races, you start to sweat, and you feel like you just want to run. According to the Anxiety and Depression Association of America, anxiety disorders are the most common form of mental illness…
Posted: June 21, 2022
Most of us had a childhood filled with subtle and overt lessons about how people and things “should” be. Our family, culture, and society expect us to fit into a specific mold and behave a certain way. Because of the type of upbringing that many…