The Work of Change
Thoughts on counseling, addiction, recovery, and meaningful change
Therapy Thoughts
Blog Post: Happiness isn’t a Goal…It’s a Mindset
It’s 2018 and everyone is talking about their New Year’s Resolutions. Regardless of the time of year, I always ask clients to tell me a few goals they want to work on in therapy. Of all the goals people state, one of the most common ones I hear is this: “I just want...
How to Choose a Counselor for your Child
School is out for the first semester, and maybe your child is struggling with a transition or an issue that needs some outside help. That’s when a counselor might be the answer. A good counselor can help someone work through challenges, problems and sorting out life’s...
Blog Post: A Letter to My Addiction Clients
Dear Addiction Client, I am writing to tell you a few things that were on my mind after our last session - actually, things that have been on my mind since the first time you walked through my door. I can always tell when you are lying to me. Believe me, I’ve heard it...
Chronicles of Private Practice
Private Practice Chronicles, Part 7: Some Thoughts on Year One
It's been exactly one year - today - since my first paying client walked through my private practice office door and sat on the couch. It’s been a great year, and I’ve been doing a ton of reflecting on the past 12 months. There are things I’ve done right, many I’ve...
Blog Post: Chronicles of Private Practice, Part 6: Two Little Secrets
I have two little secrets to share with all you other therapists out there, especially those thinking of starting a private practice. I hate just giving these secrets away, but I'm going to, because they are pretty valuable, and both are something I wish someone would...
Blog Post: Private Practice Chronicles, Part 5: Rookie Mistakes
I'm near the one year mark - one year! - of owning my private practice. It was a dream and ultimate career goal from the time I decided to go back to grad school in 2010. Seven years later, an opportunity arose, in the form of a sudden and unexpected (boy, I didn't...