Counseling Blog

We never really had problems in our relationship. We love each other very much, lately it seems like the stress of life, kids, work, family and other responsibilities monopolized our resources of time, money, and energy; causing us to argue more than we ever have...

When I had my baby, everyone told me to get ready for the sleepless nights and terrible twos. No one told me to about the obnoxious teen years. Raising a teenager is not what it use to be. The life of a teenager has become more complex with the addition of a fast pace...

Many children get teased at one point in their lives, whether it be at school or at home. Unfortunately, bullying is not necessary the same thing as a friendly teasing amongst siblings or good friends. Bullying is hurtful, debilitating, scarring, and potentially...

As human beings we can expect to face struggle, adversities and pain. So, how do we cope with these burdens? How do we move forward in our lives when we’re pulling so much weight? We may find ourselves amidst changes and circumstances for which we no point of...

During an age when adolescents have fluctuating hormones, pressure from parents to succeed in school (to ultimately get into a good college), fitting in with peers is an added pressure all teens will face. Many teens are aware of and seek out, what I call the “cool”...

Most mornings I find myself dragging my feet for that warm cup of coffee, I depend on it to pick me up. After last night, I barely slept, most of the night I tossed and turned as my head was filled with all the things I need to do. At night, my mind is jumping from...

When you feel a lack of motivation, feel tired all the time no matter how much sleep you get and find yourself not enjoying the activities you once loved to do, these are signs of mild to moderate depression. Feelings of worthlessness or excessive feelings of guilt,...