In the Face of Difficult Times: How to Talk about Politics and Other “Hot” Topics
I like being in the know with politics and the latest political snafu du jour. It’s a hobby of mine. It helps me unwind (believe it or not), helps me…
Why do people go to therapy and how do I know if it is right for me?
People have many different motivations for coming to psychotherapy. Some may be going through a major life transition (unemployment, divorce, new job, etc.), or are not handling stressful circumstances well. Some people need assistance managing a range of other issues such as low self-esteem, depression, anxiety, addictions, relationship problems, spiritual conflicts and creative blocks. … Read more
How to Keep Desire and Sex Alive in Long-Term Relationships
When it comes to sex in heterosexual relationships, there’s a societal convention and some genetic wiring for men to initiate and be in charge; but, women and their bodies are the object of attention.
EMDR Psychotherapy Treatment for Trauma
EMDR Psychotherapy Treatment for Trauma Process and recover. Trauma is the result of an overwhelming amount of stress that exceeds one’s ability to cope. Trauma may result from a single distressing experience or recurring events that causes short and long-term negative consequences. Trauma can be caused by a wide variety of events, but there are … Read more
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Our treatment is holistic and custom-tailored for you. Areas of Specialization We offer individual counseling and couples counseling for difficulties with: Relationship Uncertainty, Breakup Recovery and Divorce Recovery Feeling Strong Being Single; Dating and Online Dating Significant Life Transitions: Grief and Loss, Substance Recovery, Recent Changes, ect. Depression, Anxiety or Low Self-Esteem Stress and Overwhelmed … Read more
Self-Compassion
It seems like everywhere you turn these days, there are instagram posts, TED Talks, and podcasts imploring us to practice self care. And with good reason! Self care is, for…
Heartbreak Healing: Recovering from a Relationship Breakup
Join me as I talk with relationship breakup specialist, Ilene Kastel, MA, LCPC, as she provides information and steps to those that may be struggling with heartbreak. In the realm…
Miscarriage: How The Darkest days brought me to Love and Light
I had fallen into a deep hole so cavernous that I could only see darkness ahead. All of my senses were heightened yet I could not feel anything. Numbness and disbelief…