Friendships are a crucial part of life. They provide connection, support, laughter, and a sense of belonging. At different points in life, however, friendships may seem more difficult or elusive. While making friendships as an adult may require more time, effort, and initiative than it did in college, the benefits are immeasurable.

“My clients leave their sessions feeling empowered, confident in their abilities to face life's challenges, and able to facilitate overall balance and healing from within. In essence, my clients learn to live their best lives unapologetically!”

Happy back to school to everyone!

Around here, we are thankful for a good summer and also ready for some routine and rhythm! Whether your kids are in preschool or high school, the transition from summer can affect everyone. Below you will find a variety of resources and tools to help you and your family navigate these first few weeks!

As the new school year begins, both children and parents have a chance to reevaluate their approach to school. Parents tend to automatically fall into a type of role regarding their children’s academics based on their own history of academic success and the type of student their child may be. However, taking a step back and being more intentional with how you approach your child’s academic life may be helpful for both of you. Here are some tips to keep in mind as you figure out how to engage with your child this school year and determine if you are helping or hovering.

Your child hops in the car or walks through the door after their first day of school in just a few weeks. You are so excited to hear about their day so you burst with excitement eagerly asking, “how was your day?!” But to your dismay, they reply with a simple, “good.” Maybe you even follow up with "What did you do?!"and then all they say is "not much...."

Myth: OCD is all about being super clean and organized.

Truth: While some people with OCD do have obsessions and compulsions related to cleanliness and organization, OCD is way more than just that. It's like a big umbrella that covers a variety of intrusive thoughts and repetitive behaviors. Think contamination fears, intrusive thoughts, constant doubting, and the need for things to be symmetrical or perfect. It's a complex mental health condition that goes way beyond what you see on the surface.

Being a parent in the summer is HARD. It feels hard because it is REALLY HARD. The excitement and anticipation of summer with its slower pace, fewer commitments, and family vacations can quickly morph into overwhelm and exhaustion with its lack of structure, weekly changing routine, and endless possibilities. Your dreams of a blissful summer may have quickly turned into an hourly countdown till bedtime.

My faith has helped me find meaning and purpose and has been a source of strength during difficult times. My personal experiences inspired me to help others, particularly mothers, to feel more like themselves.