The Blog
Break Through Barriers: Get the Support You Need from a Licensed Therapist in St. George
There are moments when life can be incredibly difficult and it can be hard to navigate them alone. When you’re struggling emotionally, it’s important to seek out professional help from a licensed therapist and counselor in St. George. Whether you are looking for...
Happily Ever After Starts Here: A Guide to Transforming Your Marriage with Marriage Therapy
Nowadays, marriage is considered more of a choice than a necessity, and couples’ expectations tend to be more ambitious and seek more fulfillment than ever before. With all these changes, it can be challenging, if not impossible, to know what couples’ lives should and...
Blurring the Lines: Navigating Co-Parenting Concerns in Blended Families with Couples Therapy
Navigating co-parenting concerns in blended families can be a difficult balancing act. It can feel like walking a tightrope between respecting the strengths and boundaries of each family while still creating a cooperative system that works for everyone. Understanding...
Unlock the Secrets to a Happier Relationship: The Power of Marriage Counseling
When it comes to relationships, the thing that’s constantly emphasized is communication, but often that’s not enough. It takes effort and works to strengthen our relationships, and sometimes we may find ourselves stuck and unable to break through the barriers. If that...
The Power of Movement in Healing from Trauma
Our reactions, our minds, our bodies, are not the enemy. As we learn to listen to and work with, rather than against ourselves we gain access to the wisdom and healing that has always been inside of us.
3 Reasons Why Your Partner’s Refusal to Go to Counseling Doesn’t Mean the End of Your Relationship
Marriage and relationships can be difficult, and it is not uncommon for couples to encounter difficulties that necessitate professional assistance. Seeking couples counseling or marriage therapy can provide a safe and supportive environment in which to address issues...
Why People Seek Therapy: Dispelling the Myth That Therapy Is Only for “Serious” Topics
Though misunderstood, therapy improves mental health. Therapy is not just for serious mental health conditions, as many believe. Individual, group and family therapy can treat stress, anxiety, and depression. Licensed therapists and other mental health professionals...
Reasons to Invest in Pre-Marital Counseling: Making Sure You Start Married Life on the Right Foot
Deciding to invest in pre-marital counseling is one of the most valuable decisions you’ll make. The benefits of pre-marital counseling will long surpass any money spent on a cake or dress. Many couples invest months (and often years) preparing for the special day of...
Breaking the Cycle: How Couples Therapy Can Help End Repetitive Arguments
Are you in a relationship, with a two-step-forward, one-step-back dance of the same old arguments? It's not showing signs of strengthening your relationship, is it? Hey, don't worry, it's a common phenomenon. What's more, is that it's often preventable with the right...
Feeling Rejected by Your Partner or Stuck in Blame?
Is there an argument you keep on having or an issue that never goes away no matter how many times you try to solve it? John Gottman’s extensive 30-year study on couples found that 69% of relationship issues are perpetual and not solvable. That’s right! Most issues between couples arise from personality differences or
Being Patient and Persistent Through Difficult Times
One of the more difficult aspects of my job as a Mental Health Clinician is watching individuals suffer and struggle through intense and somewhat chronic-feeling life situations, while desperately “treading water”, doing everything they can just to survive.
As I’ve worked with these individuals, I often find myself thinking and asking questions…
Emotion Coaching: How to raise a resilient child (and ultimately a happy child)
When parents are surveyed about what they want most for their child, the answer is usually happiness. It’s perfectly reasonable and something we can all admit we want for ourselves. But there’s one inherent problem in making this the goal for your child…...
What You Don’t Know About Narcissism Can Hurt You
By controlling another person a narcissist feels powerful and avoids facing their own deep fears of rejection, shame, or powerlessness. A hallmark feature of narcissism is their lack of empathy–not being able to see your perspective or take your needs into account. They have no problem making demands or using people because they feel entitled.
Raising Emotionally Intelligent Kids, And Why It’s Better Than Hoping They’ll Be Happy
What do you want most for your kids? The answer I frequently hear is happiness. Parents want their kids to be happy. I mean what could be better than happy kids, right? It’s a great idea, with one inherent problem… happiness is a temporary state that can be elusive to maintain.
Setting New Boundaries
To live a more authentic life it is imperative that you know what you value, what you need, and what you want. Living in this way allows you to speak your truth by setting boundaries to protect these values. If you were raised not believing that your needs mattered, it may be difficult to discern what it is that you want or need.
