Lennie Rodriguez, LMFT, LCDC The holidays are often painted as a picture of joy, laughter, and togetherness but, for many, they can also stir up stress, guilt, and emotional fatigue. Between packed schedules, family expectations, and old dynamics that resurface like clockwork, maintaining healthy boundaries can feel impossible. Yet, setting those boundaries is one of the most loving things you can do for yourself and for your relationships. Here are three powerful ways to mai

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month , a time to raise our voices for survivors and learn how to recognize abuse that often hides in plain sight. Domestic violence isn’t limited to physical harm — it can be emotional, financial, and psychological. Understanding the signs, and knowing where to turn, is critical. Control and Isolation: An abuser may gradually separate a person from their family, friends, and outside life. This might look like: - Demanding constant check

Heather Bryant, LPC-Associate While it’s easy to generalize talk about the prevalence of stress and burnout in our lives, there’s another...

Let’s be real: searching for a job can feel like a full-time job — but that doesn’t mean it should be. Whether you’re a recent college graduate, in between jobs, or looking to further your career while working part time, it sometimes feels like successfully landing a new gig is as rare as winning the lottery! Job search burnout can sneak up on you more quickly than you think.

Handling Emotional Triggers with Jacilyn Bondy LPC-S, LCDC In recent years, “trigger” has become a more commonly used term. As our...

Watch Janice Zitelman, LCSW Somedays when I look at news feeds and see people homeless and broken through war, floods, or fire; or know...

Yes, the children do play, but there is more to it than just playing. Play is a way that children are able to communicate as well as work.

What is Play Therapy anyway? Brittany Christiansen, LPC, RPT on Play Therapy The term “play therapy” gets used often in the therapy...