Blogs
Dear Ambitious Woman: You Don’t Have to Shrink to Make Other People Comfortable
There is a very specific kind of exhaustion that comes from being a woman in today's world. Not the kind that comes...
Confessions of a Sex Therapist in the South: Faith, Fun, and F-Bombs
Let’s get one thing straight: being a sex therapist in the South is like bringing sushi to a barbecue. It’s not that...
Raising Confident Athletes: 5 Ways Parents Can Build Lasting Self-Esteem
One of the biggest challenges I see in my athlete clients is confidence and self-esteem. Sports can be one of the most...
Hot, Bothered, and Finally Honest: A Woman’s Guide to Actually Enjoying Sex
Let’s just say it: women enjoying sex shouldn’t be revolutionary—but somehow, it still feels like we’re staging a...
The Mental Health Side of Caregiving: Love, Burnout, and the Art of Not Losing Your Mind
Caregiving is one of those roles no one fully prepares you for. It often starts quietly—helping out “just for now”—and...
Managing Holiday Stress with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
ACCEPTANCE DOESN’T MEAN GIVING IN or GIVING UP! Protect Your Peace this Holiday Season and HONOR your VALUES! The...
Not So Scary: The Power of Belgian Malinois and Other Stigmatized Breeds in Therapy
When people think of a therapy dog, the most common image tends to be a cute and gentle golden retriever quietly si:ng...
Taylor Swift Lyrics That Can Be Used in Therapy
If you’re a Swiftie like me, you know that Taylor Swift’s songs can feel like therapy. Her lyrics often hold up a...
Simple and Inexpensive Ways to Boost Mental Health
Taking care of your mental health is just as important as looking after your physical health. However, mental...
Things I Often Say in Therapy (and Why They Matter)
If you’ve ever been in a therapy session with me, chances are you’ve heard me ask something like, “Where do you feel...
“Is This My Stuff or Theirs?”: Navigating Parallel Processing as a BIPOC Therapist
Parallel processing hits different when you’re a BIPOC therapist. Yes, all therapists are human, and yes, parallel...
When Your Kids Start Kindergarten: The Joys, Struggles, and Tools to Ease the Transition
The day your child starts Kindergarten is one of those milestone moments that sits like a bookmark in your parenting...