We all start out in mint condition, and some of us may have manufacturing defects, but childhood trauma is a game changer.

December and January are all about goals and resolutions, but I honestly don’t believe in all that. I don’t understand why people wait all year to set a goal they won’t even work towards. They’re only setting it because they were peer pressured into it. This probably all started in the Industrial Revolution. Some pencil-pusher boss probably pressured some carpet-walker manager into telling him what he was going to accomplish for a year. That being said, I LOVE goals. I rememb

The time that’s supposed to be joyous and full of family time, makes you want to cover your ears until MLK day.

This list is recommended by a Licensed Therapist, and is designed to be an every growing and changing suggestion. If you have books that hav

How do people really know when they need counseling?

This reading list is recommended by a Licensed counselor and is designed to be an ever-growing and changing suggestion.

This reading list is recommended by a Licensed counselor and is designed to be an ever-growing and changing suggestion. If you have books...

***Trigger Warning*** *For those with a healthy relationship with food. If you struggle with eating disorders please consult your individual counselor or therapist for advice before proceeding with this post. Now, if you kept reading, I'm assuming you're making the best decision for you. There was a time when cooking caused more anxiety for me than it was worth. I will never forget the time I was at my Grandma's house and my spouse was talking about my horrible cooking. Mind

Self-care day is July 24th. Now, I’m not here to talk about the self-care you’ve been fed by marketing ploys of beauty companies.

Katie Morton answers a lot of questions around seeing a counselor in her book Are U Ok?

Is a weighted blanket right for you? What are other options? How do they work? How do you pick one? ~Licensed Mental Health Counselor

Bloom is a children’s book about a seedling learning to accept the changes of life over time.

Zoos are sad places. After visiting a large zoo in San Antonio, Tx I vowed never to go back. I would never support treating animals so...

Official Villain Esteem Book Review for The Stone Boys by Michael Gurian.

What do Therapists think you should read if you're trying to change?

I recently wrote a blog post on my decision to take antidepressants. What I didn’t put in that post was some of the negative outcomes.

How can you make Thanksgiving count when you can’t even be near people?

Can we please take a second to talk about how Veteran’s Day and Memorial Day are NOT synonymous?

Have you taken the Depression Quiz yet? Have you considered taking meds for depression or anxiety but just can't decide if it's for you?

You’ve heard of anxiety attacks. You’ve heard of panic attacks. Have you heard of the difference?