Are you ready for counseling?

Are you ready for counseling?

Many of the people inquiring to my office have never been to counseling before. Taking that first step of calling a counselor takes courage! I welcome anyone into my office that seeks help. The first step is recognizing it’s beyond what you can process through on your...
Changing our thought patterns

Changing our thought patterns

Recently we were at one of our favorite Lake Michigan towns…Pentwater. This location has a special place in my heart; although I haven’t been to a lakeshore town I don’t like, but Pentwater has a very special place in my heart. As we crossed over the dune to...
How to build self-confidence

How to build self-confidence

Hands shaking…sweating…anxious…constantly aware of how others are perceiving me…trying to control situations between friends…this was middle school for me. When I think about the epitome of low self-confidence, I think of this time in my life. And honestly, from that...
Self-care in the nooks and crannies

Self-care in the nooks and crannies

I am seeing the exhaustion, the weariness, the overwhelm, the anxiety of so many around me. While self-care has been a buzz word for a while now, and many have learned the importance of taking care ourselves, it might look a little different right now. So many things...