“In the depth of winter, I finally realized that deep within me there lay an invincible summer.” A. Camus Let’s face it, life throws us curves sometimes. We all experience the ups and downs that lead some of us to seek a counselor’s help:...

PLEASE NOTE: this list is NOT intended to diagnose or treat you. See a licensed mental health provider or medical professional for proper diagnosis and treatment. Most people get “the blues” sometimes that last a day or two. However, Major Depressive...

Even if your hands are shaking And your faith is broken Even if your eyes are closing Say it with your heart wide open Say what you need to say.  (John Mayer) “Finding your voice” is a wonderful benefit of therapy, as you learn here that you have both...

It contributes to illness. It’s the major factor in back pain. In fact, it makes ANY pain worse. And it’s not always caused by bad things-it can be related to celebrations, new jobs, holidays, new babies, and many other things we would never wish away. Yes, I’m...

Depression wreaks havoc on the entire body by throwing the stress response system out of whack. The risk of heart disease, osteoporosis, diabetes and cancer are all raised as normal immune function is disturbed by anxiety, stress and /or depression. Difficult...

SURVIVAL: Virtually all counseling clients start at this level. You are in crisis, at a low point, depressed or anxious. My focus here is an immediate and practical prescription for helping you regain hope and basic functioning. This most often includes health issues...