Trans and LGBTQIA+

Polyamory is the philosophy or experience of being in love or romantically involved with more than one person at the same time. Despite the fact that this is not the standard relationship form in our society, that does not mean that it is inherently unhealthy.…

For so many of the folks I work with in therapy shame is an overwhelming part of their lives, and shame is toxic to the soul. Guilt is feeling bad for something you have done whereas shame is feeling bad about who you are. When…

Did you know that in order to become a butterfly, that a caterpillar must first literally digest itself? The transformation of the butterfly is one of nature’s most amazing feats, but it is not easy and sounds rather painful doesn’t it? Just like butterflies, when…

Carl Rogers is one of the fathers of humanistic psychology and big proponent of having an unconditional positive regard towards clients. One of the reasons that this quote speaks to me is that it acknowledges the fluidity of human experience. In American culture we tend…

As we are heading into holiday season I feel like this quote is an important reminder. Especially for those who come from families that are less than supportive, possibly toxic or dysfunctional in some way. Part of your responsibility in healing is to decide if…

Change can be painful and scary. Sometimes this fear of change gets in the way of seeking mental health help. Although it seems illogical, even change for the better can be scary. Even when the way we feel, and the people and the things we…