Launching Young Adults from the Nest

At the end of many counseling sessions, I can tell that my clients are happier than when they walked in and they have a renewed sense of hope to face the challenges of life. These clients eagerly make another appointment and wave fondly as they leave my office....

Living with Regret

Regret. It’s a terrible emotion. It can take hold of your heart and soul. You hardly think of much else but that one thing you wish you had done, you had not done, wish you had said or not said. You replay the scenario again and again in your head and wish you had...

Domestic Violence and Teenagers

Domestic violence is an issue that many people believe only happens within adult relationships, but sadly it frequently occurs in relationships involving teens. The issues of power, control and manipulation are not restricted to adults. I was reminded this week that...

Surrending to Setbacks

I am currently doing one of my least favorite things in all of creations – riding in a car for an extended period of time. I can’t stand road trips. I know, it’s a very un-American statement. Hollywood has given us many iconic movies about the adventure and wonders of...

Letting Go

There is a phenomenon in counseling that is very real and hard to understand how it happens. For years, I and other therapists, have noticed that we will often have a cluster of new clients that all come in with a very similar concern that they want to work on. The...