Parenthood often shifts how we prioritize ourselves, making self-care feel impossible or even selfish. This blog encourages parents to reflect on these changes, explore pre-existing patterns, and challenge societal messages about putting themselves first. By carving out small moments daily to recharge and thrive, parents can better care for their families while honoring their own well-being.

A day retreat offers a unique opportunity for women to disconnect from the chaos of daily life and reconnect with their inner selves and others. The immediate benefits of mental detox, slowing down, and fostering deep connections are complemented by long-term gains in personal growth, stress management, and overall well-being. Moreover, the positive changes experienced by women who attend day retreats can have a ripple effect, enhancing their relationships at home and their performance at work. Investing in a day retreat is not just a gift to oneself but also a gift to one’s family, workplace, and community.

As children, we are often taught societal norms and expectations—how to behave, what to believe, and even how to feel. These boundaries are ingrained early on, shaping our understanding of emotions and how we should express them. Over time, we internalize these norms, sometimes to the detriment of our emotional well-being.

…BUT THERE IS ONE OUT THERE FOR YOU. I KNOW IT! I ALSO KNOW THAT IT CAN BE COMPLICATED TO FIND THE RIGHT PROVIDER MATCH FOR YOU - SO I AM HAPPY TO ASSIST YOU IN THAT.

The therapeutic process varies from person to person. Many presenting concerns can be dealt with in a brief period of time, but this is not always the case. Unfortunately, there is no magic formula to determine how long counseling will take.

Let us take a look at how we can notice burn out in our lives before it takes over and consumes us. There are lots of different ways we can notice it so we can prevent the extreme overwhelm.

Let us take a look at what burn out looks like in real life. How it shows up and what it looks like.

In the past videos we have talked what what burn out is and many more, but this blog is going to focus on how to reframe burn out.

What leads to burn out? So many things - specially with the weight of everything these days. Check out this blog that is part of our burn out series to learn more.

What is burn out? Read and listen to learn about burn out in this blog that is part of our burn out series.

Burnout is a state of emotional, physical, and mental exhaustion caused by excessive and prolonged stress. It occurs when you feel overwhelmed, emotionally drained, and unable to meet constant demands.

YOUNG ADULTHOOD - THIS PHASE OF LIFE IS OFTEN EMOTIONALLY COMPLEX. It is filled with feelings of excitement and optimism that come with the newfound independence of adulthood. It is also counterbalanced with feelings of confusion, loneliness, and fear due to the loss of certainty about what the future holds.

Confused by what this even means? Our internal protective system? Huh. I was confuzzled at first too - but just keep on reading and you will see how at the core - all our thoughts, feelings and sensations are protecting us from something.

A lot of people want their counselor to tell them what to do - but that is not what mental health counseling is all about. Therapists are not here to tell you what to do with your life - but more so here to assist you in finding the answers to your own questions inside.

Internal Family Systems is a worldwide movement and evidenced based model of non-pathologizing psychotherapy based on the understanding that the mind is naturally multiple and that we aren’t just one personality.

No matter what type of family you grew up in - we all have expectations set for us. Some have a lot - and some have very few. Some are very clear and explicitly stated and some you’ve got to piece together and read between the lines to digest.

Walk-and-talk is a form of psychotherapy or consultation while walking outdoors in public places. I offer walk-and-talk sessions as an optional treatment modality.

Being online is nothing out of the ordinary for us - but doing therapy online is. Since COVID-19 almost 100% of medical and mental health services quickly transitioned to providing services via secure online video/audio platforms and now it is here to stay. So let’s answer some common questions asked and clear up some of the misinformation out there about online mental health counseling.

Louisville, KY is filled with mental health and wellness related businesses. In this post we will explore a variety of different agencies that can assist you in deepening the connection you have with self.

There is a huge pressure that is put on kids to “brush it off” and “push through it”. This creates very little space for them to learn about your inner thoughts, emotions and needs. Making it difficult to navigate their inner experiences.

People think that anxiety is having a panic attack or not liking big crowds. Well that is some of what anxiety is, but it’s so much more than that. It shows up in each and every one of our lives – but in very different ways and severity levels.

When thinking about entering into a relationship with a counselor/therapist or not, one of your evaluating factors HAS TO BE the societal stigma of “being in therapy”. Say what?! Huh. I don’t say this to heighten or increase the stigma but because this is a HUGE barrier that keeps people from asking for help from a trained mental health professional.

People don’t think twice about hiring an interior designer if they don’t have experience decorating houses, or hiring a wedding planner to coordinate their wedding weekend, or have pause about paying a plumber to come in and do some work.

This guided imagery script will help you explore your values and connect with your authentic self. This is a great script to use as a relaxation technique and to get in touch with your true self, live up to your full potential, and live according to your true identity in day-to-day life.

A body scan will assist and allow you to bring awareness to every single part of your body, noticing any aches, pains, tensions or general discomfort that is often overlooked during our day to day because we are so busy and so many external things are demanding our attention.

Educating yourself on various mental health related topics can be very beneficial and impactful on your day to day life. Check out the various podcasts and audio file apps that can assist you in exploring your inner world with more confidence and tackling the external happenings with more ease.

A mantra meditation is repeating a word, phrase, prayer or fragment of a poem for meditation. This can be really great because you can easily personalize the mantra you want to use for the day to fit what is going on. Suggested to choose something that is uplifting and that inspires you to engage and connect with your heart.

If you are a book worm, check out this blog post and explore some of these good reads. They are filled with science based, factual stories and information that is aimed at assisting you and your day to day life in regards to mental health and understanding yourself and your relationships better.

Self-care and the small business entrepreneurial world have lots in common. In this post we will explore some of them and ways that you can strengthen your self-care in your professional and personal spaces so you can thrive in all aspects of life.

We all have so many different apps on our phones (a lot of them that we never use). How about deleting some of those and replacing them with ones that can benefit your overall sense of self and mental health?