Featured: Diet Culture, Mental Health & Church
One of the things I value about working in the mental health field is connecting with other providers. Making connections and getting to know other mental health professionals allows me…
12 Days of Body Mindfulness
Body Mindfulness means being aware of your body in the present moment without judgment. It means noticing your body - its presence and the sensations or biological cues it gives…
Religious Trauma & Body Image: Finding the Connection
What does religious trauma have to do with body image? If you've been around here a while, you know that these are 2 areas where I focus professional counseling work.…
Featured: Self-Care & Mental Wellness
"Self-care is central to mental health. I don’t necessarily mean bubble baths and pedicures, though those things can be a way of caring for yourself. Self-care also includes things like…
Body Image and Holidays
Body image concerns can be especially difficult to navigate around holidays. Many holidays include food as part of the celebration, and with multiple holidays occurring in the last 2 months…
FEATURED: Living with High-Functioning Depression
Dealing with depression while still being able to meet daily demands is often referred to as high-funtioning depression. There is no official diagnosis of "High-Functioning Depression." Yet, most people who…
What are the Benefits of Telehealth?
I have been pleasantly surprised by the many benefits of utilizing telemental health services.
Featured: Checking in With Yourself
I often encourage clients to "check in with yourself" in regards to making decisions or reconnecting with their intuition. But what exactly does this phrase mean? I was recently featured…
Do I Need a Christian Counselor?
You have decided to talk with a mental health professional about your concerns, but now you're wondering, "Do I need to find a Christian therapist?" Maybe your Christian faith is…
Featured: Self-Care for College Students
Thousands of college students in the US have returned to campuses in the past few weeks. Some of those students are having their first real taste of college life, whether…