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Through therapy, I came to put a name to very dark thoughts I had towards my father growing up. Homicidal ideation was something that I experienced throughout different seasons of my childhood and teenage years. At times, it felt more…

Are you searching for the right child therapist to help your child? It can be a daunting task trying to find someone who meets both their professional qualifications and understanding of your child’s unique needs. From building therapeutic relationships, developing…

Mother’s Day is fast approaching, and I can’t help but ponder the different ways people celebrate their moms. Some would say their relationships with their mothers are complicated, but they still love them all the same. Others sing praises of…

Are you overwhelmed by the past, with seemingly intractable pain or anxiety that persists even when life is moving outwardly along? You are not alone in this—and there is a way out. A childhood trauma therapist can be an invaluable…

In honor of Women’s History Month, I want to highlight Maria Elena Salinas, a woman who has inspired me in many ways. In the world of journalism, Maria Elena Salinas has continually broken barriers, overcome obstacles, and inspired generations. Recognized…

It’s that time of year. For those in the Pacific Northwest like myself, it’s that time when it feels like we haven’t seen the sun in months. The worst part of it is that it doesn’t just feel like it,…

Exercise is simply a physical activity to support or improve health and fitness. There is an apparent correlation between exercise and physical health, but the benefits of exercise on mental health are equally as strong. I have seen the benefits…

Trauma has a way of weaving itself into our lives—sometimes through gradual, repeated experiences and other times through singular, life-altering moments. It could be a sudden bereavement, the diagnosis of a chronic illness, or the heavy shadow of a toxic…

It’s nearing Valentine’s Day where hopefully love is in the air! Whether you have the privilege of experiencing love from a significant other, a parent, child, friend, or pet, love is at the core of healthy relationships.  Experiencing loving and…

Have you broken your New Year’s resolutions? Me too! I know it’s only mid-January, but it’s all good. I made a New Year’s resolution that I wouldn’t eat sugar and it’s no shock that I broke it after eight days…

I’ve been asking around to see if people create New Year resolutions and affirmations and I seem to get the same general response: “Do they even work?” After asking a friend and her son the same question, she replied with…

Establishing customs and routines is the foundation of creating holiday traditions. Announcing your traditions is half the part of creating them. Creating traditions for the holidays can be made if you have children or are child-free, if you are single…