Although we don't have literal shadows that move freely and in protest of our intentions, we do have "shadow selves"which Dr. Nicole LePera defines as "the undesirable parts of our self that are repressed or denied as a result of conditioning and shame," (2021). In other words, shadow selves are the parts of us that we attempt to hide, ridicule, and ignore in an effort to make them go away because they feel unacceptable. However…

Fall is the world's embodiment of change, slowing down, and finding balance. Days become increasingly shorter and cooler. These months beg for our preparation and care.

We hear a lot about trauma these days. We talk a lot less about intergenerational trauma, historical trauma and complex post traumatic stress disorder (C-PTSD).

When we live according to work & school schedules it is easy to forget that we live in a naturally cyclical world. With all of our modern conveniences, it is understandable that we fail to remember our lives are affected by the moon phases, the tides cycles and daylight hours. At its core, seasonal living is…

The idea is not that reading or listening to books replaces person to person therapy but that it offers another way to explore ourselves and receive insights from others. It can be an opportunity to explore different points of view and more diverse experiences.

Narrative therapy is a style of counseling that focuses on individuals and communities and the stories we tell others and ourselves to understand our world including problems (Morgan, 2000).

Did you know there are therapists who specialize in nature-related practices and stress related to the condition of our global environment?

My body was trying to send me signals, “we are not okay,” “we need more care,” “something needs to change.” My high stress environment caused me…

How many times have you been in the midst of an argument with someone you know well, trying to express how you feel and you are at a loss for words?

Let's be honest, trying to find a mental health professional who takes your preferred form of payment/insurance, fits with your schedule, and seems like a good fit sucks--especially in the U.S. It's even worse if we already are experiencing some form of stress that is leading us to trying to find a clinician in the first place.