Green Flags in Therapy
Some interactions with a therapist provide reassurance that you have found a good fit. I refer to these as green flags, and share a few of them in this post.…
Yellow Flags in Therapy
You've found a mental health therapist, but something feels a bit off. You're not seeing red flags like I talked about in this post, but there are some things that…
Podcast Guest Announcement
A few weeks ago, I was invited to chat with Gordon Brewer of The Practice of Therapy podcast about working with those who have experienced religious trauma or spiritual wounds,…
What Does Silence Mean?
Information is everywhere! From TV to social media to headlines delivered directly to our phones to conversations overheard, we are inundated with information. Our brains were not created with the…
Do You Really Want a 24/7 Therapist?
The ads for therapy apps are everywhere - your favorite podcast, your social media feeds, and even showing up on television. They sound great. Acknowledging that everyone has mental health…
The Privilege of Being Thin
Privilege is a word that tends to get a strong reaction from people. Often, when a person is confronted with the idea that they have a certain type of privilege…
From “Too Much” to “Not Enough”
If you haven't read my posts about the "too much" messages folks get from childhood, adolesence, religion, and/or relationships, you may want to check those out before reading this one.…
Resolution for Health
The arrival of a new year is a time when many folks make resolutions and set new goals, often related to “health.” But that word – health – can be…