Perhaps you have found your way to my web-site because you are seeking counseling for an issue from a psychotherapist who can meet your needs for assistance at this time. You may be wondering how you are going to know if you have found the right counselor. It can be a...
I just recently participated in a workshop facilitated by Dr. Ken Pargament, author of the book, “Spiritually Integrated Psychotherapy: Understanding and Addressing the Sacred.” Ken was recently named one of the 50 most influential living psychologists in the...
That’s right. Befriending depression. Does that sound odd to you? If so, you are not alone. Many people are trying their best to get as far away from their depression as they can. But running from depression sets up resistance and there is that old saying,...
Relating to your depression can be a challenging task. You may be judging yourself or be ashamed for the way you feel. Or you may be beating yourself up for letting yourself get into such a state and feel even worse to realize that you can’t seem to get you out of...
I have found in my marriage counseling practice in Longmont, Colorado, that it is very common for marriages to start out on a high note. Yours was probably no different. The love and joy you experienced just by being together was most likely still very present in...
The purpose of self-esteem counseling is for you to learn how to bring more loving to all aspects of yourself. For instance, one sure way to mature emotionally is to be kind to yourself. Another way would be to practice unconditional acceptance for all parts of...
“God, could you just show me what’s real?” Desperate at the age eighteen, I uttered that heartfelt prayer. My awareness of “what’s real” has been growing ever since.My growth has included a lot of ups, downs, and everything in between. I have experienced the depths...
I love the Steve Winwood and Will Jennings song, “Back in the High Life Again”, where they sing:I’ll be back in the high life again,All the doors I closed one time will open up again.I’ll be back in the high life again,All the eyes that watched me once will smile and...
