By: Jennifer Vannoy, Practicum Student Supervised by: Dr. Cheri Locke, PhD, MA, LPC-S, CST, CCTP “I’m Too Embarrassed to Talk About Sex in Therapy…” Talking about sex in therapy can feel awkward, especially if you’ve spent most of your life being told sex is private, shameful, or something “nice people” don’t discuss. Yet for many…
By: Caroline Neshyba, M. Ed., LPC Associate Supervised by: Dr. Cheri Locke, PhD, MA, LPC-S, CST, CCTP The holiday season is often seen as a time for family, tradition, and togetherness. It’s when we gather around the table, share stories, and indulge in familiar rituals that have been passed down through generations. But as families…
By: Caroline Neshyba, M. Ed., LPC Associate Supervised by: Dr. Cheri Locke, PhD, MA, LPC-S, CST, CCTP Building a strong family unit is not about perfection, but about creating a space where everyone feels valued, connected, and responsible for the life you’re building together. Every family has its own rhythm, and at the heart of…
By: Caitlin Marks, Practicum Student Supervised by: Dr. Cheri Locke, PhD, MA, LPC-S, CST, CCTP\] Have you ever noticed how every season can disrupt your mental health? Maybe when the cold months start to roll in, you find it harder to sleep, or maybe, when the summer sun is shining its brightest, you feel different…
By: Jennifer Ponce de Leon, MA, LPC Associate Supervised by: Melissa Barton, MA, LPC-S, LCDC, CCTP We all know someone (or maybe we are that someone) who likes things a certain way. The coffee mug has to be just right, the morning routine cannot be disrupted, or maybe the idea of a last-minute plan sends…
By: Jennifer Ponce de Leon, MA, LPC Associate Supervised by: Melissa Barton, MA, LPC-S, LCDC, CCTP Let’s get one thing out of the way: you don’t have to be falling apart to start therapy. You don’t need a dramatic backstory, a “diagnosis,” or to wait until things are totally unmanageable. Therapy isn’t just for crisis…
By: Natasha Cooke, MS, LPC Do you want to get back to enjoying vacations with your partner? As a couples therapist, I often hear stories of vacations that didn’t feel like vacations at all—arguments on the plane, tension over itineraries, or feeling disconnected in what should be a romantic setting. The truth is, a successful…
By: Caroline Neshyba, M. Ed., LPC Associate Supervised by: Dr. Cheri Locke, PhD, MA, LPC-S, CST, CCTP In today’s fast-paced world, it’s easy for screen time to become a default mode of entertainment for children. Whether it’s TV, tablets, smartphones, or gaming consoles, screens often take precedence over in-person connection. While technology can offer valuable…
By: Rachel Fowler, MS, LPC, NCC Taking care of yourself when grieving is widely misunderstood and avoided. “Take care of yourself” is said as a quick statement of condolence but rarely with instructions. How does one take care of themselves while battling and feeling the most painful emotions? Four ways to care for yourself when grieving…