2016 | Online Therapy

11 Mar

By Carrie Heinze-Musgrove, MA, LCPC, depression, 1 Comment

Have you stopped living?

Sometimes, something in our lives feels “off”. Maybe you dread going home at the end of the day. Maybe you fear going to work. You’re irritable all the time and not enjoying much of anything anymore. Perhaps you realize you’re wasting your time doing all kinds of things you don’t want to be doing. Or … Continue reading »

08 Mar

By Carrie Heinze-Musgrove, MA, LCPC, relationships, Comments Off

She is gracefully transitioning.

Do you have an idea in your head of who you want to be? Have you come to the realization that this woman, the one that got you this far, no longer works for you? Have you ever envisioned the kind of person you would like to be? You know that girl… confident, self-assured and … Continue reading »

08 Mar

By Carrie Heinze-Musgrove, MA, LCPC, Comments Off

Dr. Maya Angelou Phenomenal Woman

Inspiration from Maya Angelou on International Womens Day. #InternationalWomensDay Dr. Angelou’s voice for empathy, passion and humanity touched millions. Her strength in adversity is something we all may wish to borrow. Rest in Peace.

01 Mar

By Carrie Heinze-Musgrove, MA, LCPC, 2 Comments

Is My Ex a Narcissist?

The term “Narcissist” is being used quite a bit of late. It is used the most by those trying to label people with whom they have ended a relationship. I am not, by any means, discounting the difficulty of being in a relationship with someone who has Narcissistic tendencies. Assuming, however, the relationship has ended, … Continue reading »

08 Feb

By Carrie Heinze-Musgrove, MA, LCPC, depression, Comments Off

Letting go.

Why do we hang on to things when we know they no longer serve us? Relationships that have soured beyond hope? Jobs we do not enjoy and that hold no promise of moving forward? Often, even the memories themselves fence us in. Usually, the answer is some form of fear of change. There is a … Continue reading »

05 Feb

By Carrie Heinze-Musgrove, MA, LCPC, self-acceptance, self-esteem, Comments Off

Life, Prada and the middle of nowhere.

I snapped this picture a few years back while on a rural excursion through a desolate part of West Texas. Somewhere north of a town called Marfa, miles from anywhere you could call civilization, I stumbled on this Prada store on an empty two lane road. Naturally curious, I pulled out my phone and googled … Continue reading »

05 Feb

By Carrie Heinze-Musgrove, MA, LCPC, grief, therapy, Comments Off

Why am I still grieving?

That crushing, heavy pain deep in your chest. The aching lump in the back of your throat. The stinging eyes. Headaches from crying. Mood swings. Numbness. Nightmares. Gut wrenching pain. Forgetfulness. Meaninglessness. Heart palpitations. Loss of purpose and emptiness. They say grief is a healing process. Then why is it the hurt so absolutely devastating? … Continue reading »

02 Feb

By Carrie Heinze-Musgrove, MA, LCPC, anxiety, therapy, 2 Comments

Breathing to Relieve Anxiety.

I decided today to teach you how to breathe for relaxation…. Start by breathing in slowly and deeply through your nose. Make sure your shoulders are down and relaxed. In this exercise, your stomach should expand, but your chest should rise very little. When we breathe through the chest it does little in helping us … Continue reading »

01 Feb

By Carrie Heinze-Musgrove, MA, LCPC, relationships, Comments Off

What are your relationship deal breakers?

Most relationships can tolerate a reasonable amount of stress. It is unrealistic to think that everyone can behave perfectly 100% of the time. Nor should that be the goal of your relationships. However, it is important to differentiate between what things simply annoy you and are trivial in the relationship, and which behaviors and conditions … Continue reading »

01 Feb

By Carrie Heinze-Musgrove, MA, LCPC, grief, 2 Comments

Grief never ends.

The reason it hurts so much is because we loved. The pain from a loss can be crippling as you remember the person that you loved and cherished. It can be an excruciating process to begin your life without them. Grief doesn’t magically end at a certain point. Reminders often bring back the pain and … Continue reading »

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