Ever had difficulty being in the moment and noticing the now? Wow, this topic is my all time favorite because I believe that my biggest struggle in life has been developing a sense of peace with the present moment. As a person of faith, my relationship with God has been the single most effective ...read more
Hack your anxiety in 3 simple ways
Let’s face it - there is a lot of anxiety in the world. Here are a few tools to reduce your anxiety RIGHT NOW: #1 Breathe. A simple trick to help focus on your breath is to remember the number 4-7-8. Breathe in for 4 counts, hold breath for 7, and exhale for 8. And repeat the cycle until it ...read more
How a Joyful Japanese Woman Reduced My Anxiety
Every new year my wife and I go on an intense cleaning and organizing spree. We believe that tidying and organizing the clutter of our surroundings is a great way to reduce the clutter and anxiety in our internal world. This year, we stumbled upon a Netflix series featuring Marie Kondo, a ...read more
Christians, Mindfulness, and Meditation
Christians, Mindfulness and Meditation Abide App Review “...the meditation of my heart will bring understanding.” - Psalm 49:3 “If you continue in my [Jesus] word...then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.” - John 8:31,32 I discovered this great Christian meditation ...read more
New Roads Counseling – NEW Hours and Location
More opportunities for you! I want to let you know about some exciting new opportunities that will make it easier than ever for you to access therapy with me. My practice is expanding, to offer you more availability I am extending my office hours to include more time slots and alternate ...read more
Change is too slow? 4 Steps for Staying the Course
It is wonderful to see fast breakthroughs or positive changes in our lives, especially if they are long awaited. On a counseling journey, however, this may be the exception rather than the rule. The best and most lasting change comes slowly, like the proverbial butterfly emerging from a ...read more