What Were the Rules in Your Family?

Every family operates according to a set of rules. Decide what is important to your family. What are you core beliefs and values? These then become the guiding principles for everyday life. How did your family’s values shape your childhood? What values are you establishing for your family? Tell me your story. Carrie
What Were the Rules in Your Family?

You’re not crazy.

Seeing a therapist does not mean you are “crazy”, weak or flawed. My clients include everyday, ordinary people struggling with common problems. Most of the people I counsel are simply having difficulties adjusting to their lives. They are dealing with normal life changes such as: loneliness, grief, anger, relationship problems, self-esteem issues, lack of confidence … Continue reading »
You’re not crazy.

Talking to the younger you.

What advice would you give the younger you? Would you tell yourself that you are valuable; that you are deserving of love, trust and kindness; to have fun; to learn to laugh more; that you don’t need a relationship to be… happy; that the people around you are just as scared and unsure of themselves … Continue reading »
Talking to the younger you.

Dear Insecure Girl,

You are beautiful. You are unique. You are intuitive. You are loved. You are special. You are cared for. You are lovely. You are precious. You are kind. You are strong. You are radiant. You are important. You are forgiven. You are protected. You are empowered. You are chosen. You are capable. You are intelligent. … Continue reading »
Dear Insecure Girl,