Do certain relationships stress you out? Do you find it difficult to share how you feel with others without getting stressed? Do you struggle with finding the words to say to particular people in your life? Are you overwhelmed with trying to please others or anxious you might say the “wrong” thing? Are conversations with specific people irritating or conflictual? … [Read more...]
Help: I Really Want Joy and Satisfaction Back in My Life
Does life seem like a drag? Do you worry or get “what if” thoughts running through your mind? Do you catch yourself being tired, slowed down by the day to day grind? Is it harder to get the energy needed for even small tasks? Are you struggling to find any kind of joy or satisfaction in life? Have you been battling with feelings of helplessness or hopelessness throughout … [Read more...]
Investing in You: Is Counseling Worth It?
Ever wonder what gives an investment value? What will the return on your investment be in the near and distant future? Have you ever considered counseling as an investment? Ever wonder what the big deal with counseling is? Have you considered it a waste of time? Does it seem pointless to talk to a stranger about your problems, life’s events, frustrations, or how you feel? What … [Read more...]
Why Is It So Hard to Love Myself?
Have you tried to love yourself as you love your neighbor? Is it difficult to accept yourself? Do you struggle with low self-esteem? Do others call you selfish even though you try to please others? Are you struggling to forgive yourself for things you are currently doing or things you've done in the past? Do you feel lost when it comes to self-care? Do you find that you are … [Read more...]
How do I set boundaries with people in my life?
Have you ever felt like a pushover? Do others seem to get the better of you? Are you in a relationship filled with conflict? Does it feel like you are getting emotionally (or physically) pushed around? Is there someone in your life seemingly playing “head games” with you? Are certain people critical of you or your work and you struggle with how to handle or work with them? Are … [Read more...]
What to Do When Relationship Problems Trigger Depression, Anxiety or Both
Do you find yourself getting anxious before you have a discussion with your spouse or partner? Do you feel sad or maybe frustrated after an argument with your partner? Does it seem like you are at a loss as to what to say or do in conversation with him / her? Do you find yourself not sleeping or eating well after a “fight”? Do you find yourself getting anxiety when you start to … [Read more...]
Lost or Lacking Purpose in Life or Career? Discover 3 Things to Kindle Inspiration in Your Life
Are you feeling lost in your work or schooling? Does it seem that your “wheels” are turning day after day without getting far in life? Do you get depressed or anxious thinking about what you need to do in life? Are you just about to graduate college and not sure where you are going in your career? Are you or someone you know graduating high school and is blank on what you / … [Read more...]
Stress, Childhood, PTSD: Coming to Hope in Letting Go of the Chaos
Has stress been an on-going part of your life? Have you tried to bury it but it just won’t go away? Do you cringe at the thought of going to therapy because of things that happened to you in the past? Do you find yourself resisting or just plain scared to death about being asked about your horrible childhood, memories or if you have PTSD? Have you been trying so desperately to … [Read more...]
Inside The Brewing Storm of Domestic Violence: 5 Signs and 3 Proactive Actions
Have you ever been threatened by someone you live with? Have you ever been struck or kicked by someone you love while in your home? Does it seem like you walk on egg shells when he/she is in “one of those moods”? Have you ever felt torn between going or staying with someone who you love who has threatened to harm or has harmed you? Do you feel you are on a roller coaster of … [Read more...]
Why Am I So Angry? 5 Core Causes & 3 Core Signs It’s Getting the Better of You
Do you find yourself upset for no apparent reason? Do you grit your teeth? Do you catch yourself in simple or “dumb” arguments? Are you easily annoyed by others? Do you find yourself in tense moods? Ever get frustrated or impatient with others on a regular basis? Do you get mad at yourself for mistakes you’ve made or fear of ones you might make? Do you anticipate having … [Read more...]