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Beyond the Waiting Room: Why Teletherapy is Here to Stay
The use of Teletherapy as a means to receive mental health services has increased dramatically in recent years. The COVID-19 pandemic forced both providers and
Unlocking the Brakes on Sexual Desire – Connections Count 2024
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Spring Forward from the Winter Blues
As the days begin to warm, the birds begin to chirp, and the sun begins to shine more, we enter into the spring months and
Navigating Mardi Gras Safety with Your Teen: Tips for Parents
As an educator, school-based mental health counselor, and now a counselor in private practice, my journey has equipped me with a wealth of experience in
Clinician Spotlight – Courtney Carrier
“The ultimate goal of therapy…it’s too hard a question. The words come to me like tranquility, like fulfillment, like realizing your potential.” – Irvin D.
Clinician Spotlight – Devin Farrell
“The curious paradox is that when I accept myself just as I am, then I can change.” – Carl Rogers Many of us see the
Nurturing Bonds and Overcoming Obstacles During the Holiday Season
In the whirlwind of the holiday season, balancing life’s stressors while nurturing relationships can be particularly challenging. As a couples counselor, I often emphasize the
The Rearview Mirror of Life: The Importance of Chronology in Psychotherapy
Becoming Unglued With the intense and relentless summer heat, my rearview mirror became unglued and fell from its usual position on the inner windshield. It
Sex Isn’t Always Easy: A Sex Therapist’s Perspective
Are you and your partner having challenges in your sex life? Are you struggling to understand why sex doesn’t come naturally to your relationship, or
Laughing at Your Partner’s Pet Peeves: A Summertime Challenge
Pet Peeves—what are those small things that your partner does that bother the heck out of you? Leaving the drawers open, leaving clothes on the