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What we need

February 6, 2022

Love, acceptance, and understanding are fundamental human needs. We seek to be seen and heard in our relationships, yet it’s often through unspoken desires that we truly connect. Recognizing these needs enhances emotional intimacy and strengthens bonds.

Retreat coming soon!

January 24, 2022

A new retreat, “The Unfolding,” offers a 3-day, 2-night reunion with yourself. This immersive experience is designed to help participants reconnect with their true selves, fostering healing and growth in a nurturing environment.

Live from a place where your choices and actions are driven by you

Why is it always about your childhood?

June 30, 2021

From where you are now you may be able to look back on the troubling events from your past and have an understanding, a logical

Understanding triggers

June 6, 2021

When something happens that the brain decides is unsafe it stores every aspect of the memory—images, smells, tastes, touch, sounds, thoughts, body sensations etc. Should

When therapy doesn’t work out

June 2, 2021

It is far too frequent that I hear about how unhelpful peoples therapy experiences have been. Here are a few tips for having a better

Why Aren’t We Awesomer?

March 17, 2021

I was recently reminded of a TEDx Talks done by Michael Neill years ago. The title is “Why Aren’t We Awesomer?” This is a video

Group Therapy

February 24, 2021

We will be looking at your present life through the lens of your childhood. We will be doing experiential exercises including Hypnosis, Tapping, EMDR, and

You can’t make other people happy

September 9, 2020

You can’t make other people happy.
If they aren’t happy it’s because of something within themselves. If you aren’t happy it is because of something inside of you. Maybe you have had negative experiences that have created beliefs about yourself or the world that then make you feel unhappy. Maybe you are drawn to do something that no one else supports you in so you don’t do it. Maybe you don’t feel like you have the power to make your own choices and so you feel stuck in a life you don’t want. Maybe you’re scared of failing so you don’t try.

Personal share: how feeling like a hypocrite motivated me to change

September 2, 2020

I have always felt a bit hypocritical when I tell a client that exercise will help their mood.
I know it’s true because there are hundreds of studies that prove this to be factual information. However, I have always had difficulty motivating myself to use exercise for my own mood, energy level, and overall health.

When your feelings get in the way of living

August 26, 2020

Just feeling the feelings isn’t always the most beneficial solution. Sometimes when we feel the feelings they just get bigger and the thoughts get louder and we down spiral into a not-so-great place.