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Mental Health and the Holidays
The holidays can be a time of gathering, joy, and family. However, for those struggling with depression or loss the

Welcome To Our NEW-ish Office in Lexington!
Can we still call our office at 426 South Lake Blvd in Lexington new?? What are the rules? Does Emily

The Play Actually Is The Thing!
Confusion! I see it on many parents’ faces when they bring their 4-10 year old child to session and I

Celebrating the History of My Heritage and My Walk As Mental Health Professional
As I wrapped up my last session of the day, I remembered to pace myself and take my time exploring

Telehealth for Your Mental Health
One service that we have always offered at JSA is “telehealth.” Simply put, it’s the phrase we use to describe

Unravelling the Mystery of a Good Therapist
For those with a fascination for the therapy profession and therapy experience as a client…this article is worth reading. I

If you love me, why do you still-face me?
Last week I was invited to assist at an EFT training in UNC Greensboro. This four day introductory training spends

Does this couple look familiar? Then you are among friends and help is here.
Do you recognize this couple? Do they remind you of you? Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) is a unique empirically-based approach,

ADHD
The holidays can be a challenging time for many, but having ADHD can bring special challenges. The seemingly never ending

Emotionally Focused Therapy
I have become a devoted student of Sue Johnson and Emotionally Focused Therapy for couples and individuals. 2016 was devoted

Stuck between a rock and an affair
Lots of our clients are working on forgiving their partner’s affairs. Is there really anything much harder? Moving forward can

I want what they had
Patient: My cousin died last year. He and I grew up together, hanging out on hot summer days, getting into

Hula Hoop Dreams – A guide to healthy boundaries
I love to use analogies and metaphors in therapy sessions. Allegories, too. Hands down, my favorite, for many years is

LA Shrinks or The Sessions?
Counseling sessions have become hot fodder for reality shows. And big budget movies. And Netflix TV Series.You can find me

Mental Health and the Holidays
The holidays can be a time of gathering, joy, and family. However, for those struggling with depression or loss the

Welcome To Our NEW-ish Office in Lexington!
Can we still call our office at 426 South Lake Blvd in Lexington new?? What are the rules? Does Emily

The Play Actually Is The Thing!
Confusion! I see it on many parents’ faces when they bring their 4-10 year old child to session and I

Celebrating the History of My Heritage and My Walk As Mental Health Professional
As I wrapped up my last session of the day, I remembered to pace myself and take my time exploring

Telehealth for Your Mental Health
One service that we have always offered at JSA is “telehealth.” Simply put, it’s the phrase we use to describe

Unravelling the Mystery of a Good Therapist
For those with a fascination for the therapy profession and therapy experience as a client…this article is worth reading. I

If you love me, why do you still-face me?
Last week I was invited to assist at an EFT training in UNC Greensboro. This four day introductory training spends

Does this couple look familiar? Then you are among friends and help is here.
Do you recognize this couple? Do they remind you of you? Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) is a unique empirically-based approach,

ADHD
The holidays can be a challenging time for many, but having ADHD can bring special challenges. The seemingly never ending

Emotionally Focused Therapy
I have become a devoted student of Sue Johnson and Emotionally Focused Therapy for couples and individuals. 2016 was devoted

Stuck between a rock and an affair
Lots of our clients are working on forgiving their partner’s affairs. Is there really anything much harder? Moving forward can

I want what they had
Patient: My cousin died last year. He and I grew up together, hanging out on hot summer days, getting into

Hula Hoop Dreams – A guide to healthy boundaries
I love to use analogies and metaphors in therapy sessions. Allegories, too. Hands down, my favorite, for many years is

LA Shrinks or The Sessions?
Counseling sessions have become hot fodder for reality shows. And big budget movies. And Netflix TV Series.You can find me