Offering Christian Counseling for Women in St. Louis
It’s the most wonderful time of the year! But what if it isn’t? Many folks find themselves with a case of the blues during the holiday season for a variety of reasons. It can serve as a reminder of grief, for those who sat around our Christmas tree last year, but are no longer with …
I enjoy watching the Bachelor shows. I admit it. The Bachelor, The Bachelorette, Bachelor in Paradise…I even watched the Bachelor Winter Games this past winter. And it’s not just because a group of girlfriends and I gather on Monday nights to eat, drink, and dissect the show together (which is definitely so much fun and …
So, you’ve decided to go to counseling. Now what? First of all, going to counseling—while worthwhile and fruitful—can be a challenging endeavor, so congratulations on having the courage to initiate the journey! You’ve not only made the decision to embark on the incredible journey of getting to know yourself better and/or [insert goal for therapy …
Let’s be honest…social media plays a role in all of our lives. Even if you’re deliberately not on social networks, the existence of social media has changed the way we relate and connect with each other. One way in which social media has changed the way we relate to each other is that it serves …
I was recently asked, “What are some early signs your partner won’t ever love you in the way you deserve?” My initial response was, “Yeesh. Tough question!” But as I started thinking about it, I wondered: what signs do we miss in those early days of a relationship where we’re so in loooove that we …
Have you been here? You’re dating someone, you know they’re not perfect (because no human being is), and you know healthy relationships always include some kind of conflict. But how do you know when the seemingly small things that bother you about your relationship are actually signs of a larger problem? Here are some examples …
Relationships typically start out in a flurry of passion and excitement. It’s natural that those feelings may wane after settling into a life with someone that involves daily routines, and people’s imperfections and annoying quirks come to the surface. The more time we spend with someone, the more we will start to see these things. …
We all have those oversharers on our Facebook feeds, the ones that share information that make us cringe, or at least think, “Wow! I can’t believe they’re posting that on social media!” My husband and I recently learned the word fremdschämen, a German term that describes “the feeling of shame on someone else’s behalf; the …
Last month, I started a blog series on vulnerability and its impact on our mental health. In the first blog (which you can access here), we defined vulnerability (as best as one can define this dense topic!), discussed what it looks in everyday life, and how we can own it and engage with it in …
I was recently asked about how to discern if a relationship has simply hit a rough patch or if it’s toxic. This is a common discussion I’ve had with numerous clients and friends over the years, and one that I had to wrestle through personally in a past relationship. Let’s break it down: Any relationship …