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Disentangling Love from Domestic Violence

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month and this love letter has been brewing for a long time. About 4 years or so, actually. A Disclaimer

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The Secret to Finding a Therapist You Vibe With

It is so tough to find a therapist, especially when you’re in the thick of it. Here are some common concerns: Can I afford it?

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There’s No Such Thing as TMI in Therapy

I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again – there’s no such thing as tmi in therapy. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ I wanna know all about your

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Trauma Informed as a Way of Being

There’s a lot of talk about being trauma informed. And trainings. I’ve taken a lot of them. By all means, a structured way to

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5 Parallel Processes of Photography & Psychotherapy

Over the past few days, we have been exploring Malta. Some of the places here are older than the pyramids in Egypt. One of the

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PhotoTherapy: An Introduction

Last year I attended a PhotoTherapy Workshop in Vancouver, B.C. with Judy Weiser. Given my background as a therapist and a photographer, I was thrilled to see how

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Creative Approaches: Art Skills Not Required

Alongside traditional “talk therapy,” I often use creative approaches with clients in therapy. Honoring client’s choice is fundamental to my approach. However, different things work

The Power of Music

Music. Oh, music. Being a native from the Live Music Capital of the World – music is and always will be integrated into my life.

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Feminist Therapy Is Not Just for Bra-Burning Types (Of Course, They Are Welcome Too)

Growing up I used to tell my dad that I thought I was born in the wrong era. In a lot of ways, I was

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Labels are for Problems, Not People

The stigma of a mental health diagnosis stands out in my mind when I think about why people avoid therapy. In a lot of ways,

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Humor Has a Very Important Place in Therapy

While we would never want to rely exclusively on one protective style in life, or in therapy, humor can be incredibly helpful. When I was

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Trauma Therapy is All About Those Baby Steps

Many, many of my clients are trauma survivors. They seek therapy to deal with the lingering effects of growing up with toxic parents, domestic violence