New Roads Counseling - Marty Schwebel, LMFT
Providing psychotherapy for those who are overwhelmed with life
One morning last week, I woke up with a sore lower back. I wake up every morning with the wonderful symptoms of Sciatica (sore lower back, glutes, hamstrings) which most likely comes from my job as a therapist where I do a lot of listening and a LOT of sitting on my bum. Not to worry, I usually ...read more
The Rollercoaster of Life This past week has been eventful for me, to say the least. My private practice is very full and active. I thoroughly enjoy what I do as a therapist because I consider it a rare privilege to be able to help people through often dark times in their lives. There is nothing ...read more
So much has happened this last week and I'm overwhelmed with grief (particularly sadness and anger) for all of the victims of mass shootings in our country. Grieving is all about processing our feelings of shock, sadness, and anger after we experience loss. In times like this, I can get caught ...read more
Another life... For those of you who didn’t know, I spent my entire twenties pursuing a life in opera and musical theater. I studied at Cornish College of the Arts in Seattle and also in New York City while working for the Metropolitan Opera Guild. Eventually, I earned my masters in vocal ...read more
Did you know? According to the Anxiety and Depression Association of America, anxiety disorders are the most common mental illness in the United States. They go on to say that anxiety affects 18.1% of the population over 18 years old every year and even though anxiety is very treatable, only ...read more
Have you gone through any big changes in the past 5 years? Past 10 years? Have you switched jobs, moved to a new home or new city or new country? Have you had a health issue that you had to stop everything and focus on? Have you had a shift in a relationship? A transformation in your religious or ...read more
Crack-up, in a good way You know that feeling when you are laughing so hard that your stomach hurts and your face feels twisted into a permanent grin? Maybe tears are running down your face from the absurdity of whatever got you laughing in the first place? That’s the kind of laughter that can ...read more
As we approach Independence Day, I have been reflecting on how much I love this country, what it was founded upon, and what it stands for today. I know there are plenty of problems we have, but there are so many positives I would rather focus on. What is freedom, really? I believe in the ...read more
Are you enough? Are you worthy? This seems to be the question of our time. So many of us struggle with worthiness and feel that we are not thin enough, smart enough, beautiful enough, rich enough and the list goes on an on. Do you believe that you are enough or do you constantly hear an inner ...read more
Happy Father’s Day! Perhaps this holiday brings up amazing memories of your dad but it can also certainly bring up negative memories as well. Father’s Day and Mother’s Day can often be a day of pain for many people. I love both days because I had loving parents and I’m grateful they are both ...read more
