By: Natasha Cooke, MS, LPC Associate Supervised by: Melissa Barton, MA, LPC-S, LCDC, CCTP The holiday season is often portrayed as a time of joy, family gatherings, and celebration. However, for many, it can also bring feelings of stress, anxiety, and even frustration, especially when…
By: Jennifer Ponce de Leon, MA, LPC Associate Supervised by: Melissa Barton, MA, LPC-S, LCDC, CCTP Let’s be honest, setting boundaries can feel really uncomfortable. If you’ve ever said “yes” when you wanted to say “no” or agreed to something just to avoid disappointing someone, you’re definitely not alone. Many of us, especially in our…
By: Simrah Wasim, MS, LPC Associate, NCC Supervised by: Melissa Barton, MA, LPC-S, LCDC, CCTP If just reading the word “boundaries” makes your stomach clench a little, you’re not alone. Setting healthy boundaries can be one of the most empowering—and uncomfortable—things we learn to do. Whether it’s saying no to extra responsibilities at work, asking…
By: Caroline Neshyba, M. Ed., LPC- Associate Supervised by: Dr. Cheri Locke, PhD, MA, LPC-S, CST, CCTP Ah, the mother-teen daughter relationship! It’s a unique blend of love, laughter, and, let’s be honest, a fair share of eye rolls. As daughters grow into young women,…
By: Alexia Cabreras, MS, LPC Associate Supervised by Melissa Barton, MA, LPC-S Many of us have a good friend we turn to when we face hardships in our lives. This person is typically someone we trust and has a reputation of being a good listener….
By: Ally Hoffman, MA, LPC Associate Supervised by Melissa Barton, MA, LPC-S Safe House: an Aid for Intimacy and Boundaries In thinking about intimacy and boundaries, it becomes more apparent throughout time that privacy is very sincerely a privilege these days! So much of our…
By: Margie Frisco, MA, LPC Associate Supervised by Melissa Barton, MA, LPC-S Setting Boundaries With Kids Setting boundaries with kids can be tricky. It can be difficult to think of what you want the boundary to look like. And it can be even worse to…
By: M. Katherine Lickteig, MA, LPC Associate Supervised by Melissa Barton, MA, LPC-S Boundary-building Techniques Establishing a healthy boundary can be difficult. Telling people where to stop and how to engage with you can be intimidating. But you can establish guidelines that will help you…
By: Carey Robey, MS, LPC, NCC Ever Heard of Internal Boundaries? Many of us have heard of the word boundaries. But many do not know about internal boundaries. Internal boundaries take it a step further. First, let’s define it. Defining Internal Boundaries Internal boundaries are…
By: Katherine Lickteig, MA, LPC Associate Supervised by Melissa Barton, MA, LPC-S What are Boundaries? Understanding and Creating boundaries is one of the best ways to keep your emotional energy. In Relationships they allow people to learn when to say yes and when to say…