Individual Counseling Using Parts of Self

Individual Counseling Using Parts of Self

Individual Counseling Using Parts of Self When I meet new clients for individual counseling you’ll find me talking about “parts of who you are” from the get go. Anyone who talks with me: friend, family, or client will notice that I mention “parts” in my everyday talk. In individual counseling, understanding the parts of who […]

We can’t Communicate!

We can’t Communicate!

Lots of Couples tell me they can’t communicate When couples come to my office I ask them what brought them to couples counseling. More often than not couples tell me they can’t communicate. In fact, outside of having intimacy problems or money issues, communication is right there at the top of couple’s concerns. Comments that […]

Will Couples Counseling Work for Us?

Will Couples Counseling Work for Us?

You ask, “is this going to work for us?” Here are some factors that affect couples counseling and help you to get the full benefit of what couples counseling has to offer.  Keep in mind when you ask, “is this going to work for us?” I’m guessing your goal is for couples counseling to help […]

Parts of Self: True You

Parts of Self: True You

What if you were able to break free? What if you were able to live fully, completely, the true you? What if you could better understand the parts of self that influence you on a daily basis?  Imagine regularly dwelling in the truest part of yourself.  What would you be doing today if there were […]

What Grounds You? 7 Ideas For Stress Relief

What Grounds You?  7 Ideas For Stress Relief

The thought just floated through my mind, what grounds other people? You know, when you feel stressed out, like you’ve just had too much, what do you do to bring you back to center?  Where do you find your stress relief?  I know a few things that ground me – things that bring me, my […]

Dysfunctional Family Roles Tiring You Out?

Dysfunctional Family Roles Tiring You Out?

Dysfunctional Family Roles Family Systems have always been interesting to me.  The dysfunctional family roles like Hero, Scapegoat, Enabler, ya, it’s that stuff that always caught my attention.  The concept that our parents, and even generations before us can have lasting impact on who we are, who we become, is intriguing. Perhaps, frightening. The song […]

The Affliction of Silence

The Affliction of Silence

There is a time when the practice of silence can be rejuvenating and positive. It’s purposeful and meditative. Practicing times of silence helps us to re-center and align our priorities once again. However, for the majority of people experiencing silence it’s the antithesis of the above.  Silence becomes an affliction.  Its revolting, isolating, and excruciating […]

Marriage Counseling? Couples Counseling? What’s what and who’s it for?

Marriage Counseling? Couples Counseling?   What’s what and who’s it for?

Hello Alexandria, Virginia and surrounding Northern Virginia residents!  In today’s blog post I want to ensure you know the in’s and out’s of marriage counseling, couples counseling, and relationship counseling…and who these therapies are for?  Leave comments below with your thoughts. 2 terms, what is the difference? and, how does it apply to me? There […]

How Does Counseling Actually Work?

How Does Counseling Actually Work?

A curious mind recently asked, “So how does therapy actually work?” I appreciate it when people ask those genuine questions. We all have questions about all sorts of things, but sometimes we doubt the legitimacy of asking. I replied, “thank you for asking!” and then explained specifically how I see counseling working in general – […]