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Like many medical professionals, mental health professionals often have a specialization. When it came to finding my niche in the field, I wanted something that was unique, brought on different challenges each day, and could sustain my interest long-term. I did not want to be a “typical” counselor that worked with depression and anxiety. I
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It seemed like life had its own agenda this past week, putting my patience to the test. My joints throbbed with pain. Waking up every morning felt like a mental tug of war. Business picked up at work, easily doubling my hours. On top of it all, people plucked away at my number one pet
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Back in May 2017, I fell into a rut with my depression and anxiety. My therapist and I discussed different ways for me to express myself healthily. I mentioned to her that I wrote poetry off and on as a teenager and into early adulthood. Poetry was merely a way for me to express myself.
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Disclaimer: I must preface this with I am not a medical professional. I am not trying to tell anyone how to take their medications or to stop their medications by any means. This post is merely my opinion and experience with medication. When I look at the top of my closet, I feel like I
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Back in June 2017, I took a risk in starting this website. It was an idea I bounced around for a few months in the back of my mind. I spoke to a few friends and colleagues about it too. I had zero clue what I was getting myself into or if I would continue
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Many individuals believe that my job consists of trying to figure out the “why” behind their presenting issue(s). People spend decades looking for answers to their life’s biggest conundrums, driving themselves crazy in the process. The vast majority of them will end up six feet under without ever having received peace of mind. By focusing
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Working on a classroom assignment, my friend looked over at me. He asked, “Did you ask me something?” I peered back confused, “No, why?” “I heard you saying something.” “Oh, I was talking to myself.” “You know people who talk to themselves are either geniuses or insane.” I muttered without hesitation, “I still haven’t figured
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Sitting in my kitchen, it was a little after one in the morning. I was hopped up on three cups of caffeine from my nightly Starbucks visit. I would not usually drink that much caffeine in one sitting, but I needed to get a LOT of paperwork done. Reminiscent of my college days, I took
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There was a time when saying that you had someone in your “thoughts and prayers” was meaningful and appreciated. When someone says that it nowadays, it often feels like apathetic. The phrase gets bashed all the time, and the definition behind it appears to have been lost in translation. As someone who often focuses a
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Nobody in their right mind enjoys feeling nervous. It is an icky emotion. The word “anxiety” evokes feelings of, well, anxiety. Of all emotions, anxiety and worry are among the most closely tied to our physiological responses. When anxiety happens, panic ensues. Our heart races. We hyperventilate. Our chest grows tight. Palms become clammy. Perspiration
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The Caring Counselor 