We help overwhelmed moms / women, anxious kids and teens, and disconnected couples.
If you’ve been feeling down after the holiday season, you aren’t alone. It’s actually more common than you might think. We work hard over the holidays, planning, prepping, and executing to give everyone a holiday to remember. And when it’s over, sometimes we are left feeling sad, empty, let down, and stressed. Why am I …
The first holiday without a loved one may seem unbearable. We grieve so much more than the loss of the person. We grieve our memories, especially those intertwined with big holidays and key moments in time, both happy and sad. So how then do we celebrate the holidays after the death of a loved one? …
Are you feeling as though the beautiful days of fall are ending too early and the dark dreariness of winter is creeping in far too soon? I know I am! Luckily there are ways to overcome winter depression. Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) is a form of depression that kicks in about the same time every …
Parents are usually excited and proud to watch their children go off to college. It’s an accomplishment for both. But what happens when that excitement you feel for them isn’t being shown by them? There is a chance your college student is experiencing depression. We are seeing a greater rate of depression among college students …
Sadness, like happiness, is a basic emotion. Sadness can get a bad rap, though. It’s not uncommon for people to assume they are doing something “wrong” if they feel sad. But, when you allow yourself to be sad, you are giving yourself permission to slow down, feel your emotions, and explore your thoughts. You are …
It may sound simple, but do you know that it’s important to have fun together for a happy relationship? If you look back at the beginning of your relationship, you may remember having fun – – date nights, movies, dinners, hours of talking, holding hands, and on and on. There was laughing and time spent …
Trust is a belief in truth, reliability and strength. It is built over time, but unfortunately can be lost in a moment. When our trust is broken, it’s a painful betrayal. When we are betrayed by a loved one, it can feel like trauma. It is possible to rebuild trust in a relationship. It takes …
Dealing with infertility is an incredibly stressful time in a couple’s life. Feelings of depression, anxiety, jealousy, and immense sadness are just some of the very typical feelings a woman may experience while she is living with infertility. In a stressful situation like infertility, it’s ok to feel stressed. Focus on the Things you can …
I’ve written previously about postpartum depression and about being overwhelmed as a mom. These impacted my own life and are a big part of the reason I became a therapist. Surviving the first few months as a new mom isn’t just a title. It’s life with a newborn. For some lucky moms the first few …
You’ve dreamed of your wedding for so long and now it’s time to actually plan the big day. You thought it would be exciting and romantic making the biggest day of your life a dream come true. But instead of feeling overjoyed with the wedding planning process, you’re left feeling anxious. Add in the fact …