Do This Now To Get A Jumpstart On 2018

Do This Now To Get A Jumpstart On 2018

It’s hard to believe that Christmas is less than 3 weeks away and the New Year is right around the corner! I say it every year… but this year has flown by. As the sun begins to set on another year, a lot of us are starting to think about what we want to...
Managing Stress: Here’s What Works For Me

Managing Stress: Here’s What Works For Me

The holiday season has officially arrived, which means a lot of you are feeling S T R E S S E D. With all the travel, family time, emotions, crazy schedules + general chaos that the holidays can bring, it’s normal to feel a little out of sorts — even if it’s your...
Want Happiness Now? Ditch These 3 Things

Want Happiness Now? Ditch These 3 Things

Happiness is something we all strive for, but it can sometimes seem like an elusive feeling that we’re always chasing and never quite able to achieve.  In my work as a Counselor in Virginia Beach, I consistently discover similarities in clients’ behaviors that...
Why Being Busy Isn’t Better

Why Being Busy Isn’t Better

After a morning workout yesterday, I took my dogs to the beach. At 10AM. On a Tuesday !! It was the perfect fall day and we had the entire beach to ourselves. But I couldn’t ignore the feelings of guilt that continued to pop up. I had thoughts like “I should really be...
Everyone Should Walk With Their Therapist. Here’s Why

Everyone Should Walk With Their Therapist. Here’s Why

Walk-and-Talk therapy is gaining momentum in the mental health world — and for good reason. But what exactly is it? Well, it’s just as it sounds; walking with your therapist during an appointment instead of meeting in a traditional office setting. I’m a huge advocate...
5 Tips For A Smooth Transition Into Fall

5 Tips For A Smooth Transition Into Fall

The transition to fall brings a period of change that elicits anxiety for a lot of people. It marks the end of summer, a season characterized by sunshine, relaxation + easy living which is hard for many to let go of. A lot of us are also adjusting to new schedules...