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where we share practical guidance on managing stress and anxiety, improving communication in relationships, navigating life transitions and grief, and balancing the demands of career and personal life.
As a licensed therapist, I write with a systems-based perspective to help you grow, heal, and strengthen your connections.
Reconnecting After the Holidays: How Couples Counseling Brings You Back Together
If the new year is inviting you to reconnect rather than repeat old patterns, couples counseling may be a meaningful next step.
New Year, New You? How Individual Therapy Helps You Create Real Change
Every January brings fresh hope, quiet pressure, and a longing for real change. But meaningful transformation rarely comes from willpower alone. That is where individual counseling can help.
Navigating the Holidays Alone: Coping with Grief and Anxiety
Spending the holidays alone can trigger grief, loneliness, and holiday anxiety. Learn practical strategies to stay connected, practice self-care, and manage emotional stress during the holiday season..
How to Navigate the Holidays When You Have Anxiety
Holiday gatherings can bring joy but they can also heighten anxiety, especially when family dynamics, expectations, or old roles resurface. Anxiety is not a flaw, it’s a protective system helping you navigate complex emotions. With intentional strategies, safe boundaries, and selective connection, you can stay engaged without losing yourself. This blog offers practical, relationally-informed guidance for managing holiday anxiety and maintaining emotional balance.
Do People Only Want Me for What I Do? Anxiety, People Pleasing, and Transactional Thinking
Are you a people pleaser? Explore how anxiety fuels transactional thinking and what you can do to create authentic, stress-free relationships.
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