I’m a dog mom. My sweet boy’s name is Captain. Hes a 7-year-old German Sheperd and we adore each other. One of my/our self care activities is going for walks/jogs down the country roads near our house. Before I became a therapist and started my…

I’ve heard this so many times… “Shanna, I know I need to love myself, but I don’t even know what that means?!” The question is followed by exasperated sighs and furrowed brows. As I sit there… I look at the client with calm, kind eyes…

Note the title of this blog… Therapy from “A” therapist’s perspective… not “THE” therapist’s perspective. This blog does not reflect the general consensus of ALL therapists. The following are just my own thoughts, feelings and experiences and mine alone. Enjoy.  Therapy between therapist and client…

There is a concept in Al Anon called “keeping your side of the street clean”. Generally, this phrase means minding your own business, owning your own business and recognizing what you’re standing on (pun intended).  However, I believe that to even recognize that your side…