Healthy vs. Unhealthy Guilt
Guilt is that pesky, sometimes heavy, feeling that pops up when we feel we have done something wrong. Guilt serves us well when indicating that we have done something we need to make amends for. However, guilt can negatively impact us when it regularly surfaces for...
My Favorite Part of Being a Therapist, Ashley Barnes
Ashley Barnes is one of our wonderful therapists at Love Heal Grow working with individuals and couples. Find out what her favorite part about being a therapist is!Hi, I'm Ashley Barnes, therapist for individuals and couples at Love Heal Grow Counseling. I help...
Tips for High-Conflict Couples
Many of us try to avoid conflicts in our lives — especially in our relationships with loved ones. But even the healthiest relationships will have their share of conflicts. The truth is that conflict is a natural part of life. We all have different opinions, goals, and...
How to Cope with the First Death Anniversary
Grief evolves over time. You may feel it swell and recede over time, but it never goes away. We continue to grow and live around our grief like a tree learns to grow around a fence or electrical wires. Eventually, reaching a state where it has helped shape us but is...
Was Sex Ever Spontaneous?, Natalie Delfin
Natalie Delfin, therapist at Love Heal Grow, works with individuals and couples who have concerns about sex. They talk about myths around sex and the benefits of reframing during sex therapy. Hi, I'm Natalie Delfin, therapist for individuals and couples at Love Heal...
Strengthening Body Image in Adolescents
Body image is a big part of self-esteem for adolescents and adults alike. If your kids don’t like the way their bodies look or feel uncomfortable around others because of the way they look, their self-esteem is naturally going to suffer. They may feel self-conscious...
The Harms of Censorship
What do books like Fahrenheit 451 and The Handmaid's Tale have in common? Maybe you haven’t had a chance to read them or you only got a chance to watch the movie and TV show version! Either way, both of these books discuss a society in which knowledge and different...
What I Love About Being A Therapist, Maegan Tanner
Maegan Tanner, therapist at Love Heal Grow, talks about her favorite part of being a therapist.Hi, I'm Maegan Tanner, therapist for individuals and couples at Love Heal Grow Counseling. I help couples and individuals explore and improve the most important parts of...
Coping with the Stress of a Political Divide
Managing political stress is not easy for anyone. Today's political landscape is divided, and many people are unwilling to change their thinking or even listen to the reasoning of the “other side.” Maybe you have strong political beliefs that your friends or family do...
Coping with Postnatal Depression: Men and Non-Birthing Partners
Having a baby is not easy for either parent. Both parents (especially first-time parents) have their worlds completely turned upside down when they have a child. Even if you are not the birthing parent, your daily life and responsibilities will have dramatically...
Therapy for Neurodiverse Couples, Emily Alampi
Emily Alampi, therapist at Love Heal Grow, works with a lot of non-traditional couples and helps them find the communication style that best fits them. Hi, I'm Emily Alampi, therapist for individuals and couples at Love Heal Grow Counseling. I support off-beat couples...
Common Thinking Traps Keeping You Stuck in Anxiety
Maybe you’ve heard of thinking traps before, or they are a new concept. But, whether or not you are familiar with the term, chances are, you are familiar with the effects of these traps — especially if you suffer from anxiety. But what is a “thinking trap” really? A...
What Is Compassion Fatigue?
If you spend a lot of time caring for others who are under a lot of stress or dealing with trauma, you may find yourself feeling exhausted, irritable, and even physically pained. These are all signs that you may be experiencing compassion fatigue — also called...
Grief and Loss Counseling, Daylyn Musante
Daylyn Musante, therapist at Love Heal Grow, works with clients who are facing grief and loss. She talks about common emotions you may be experiencing and how she can help guide you through them.Hi, I'm Daylyn Musante, therapist for individuals and couples at Love...
Tips for Interfaith Couples
Religious differences are not something that will disappear with time or go away simply because we want to focus more on how we are similar to our partner rather than the differences. Truthfully, though, these differences are a good thing. They help us to see the...
How to End Your Dry Spell!
You deserve a fulfilling sex and love life– Literally. Here's how I know: Hi, my name's Flo Oliveira (they/them) and I am a sex coach, current educator and sex therapist at Love Heal Grow Counseling. For years clients have come to my sessions afraid of even mentioning...
Why I Love Being a Therapist, Ashley Jacobs
Ashley Jacobs, therapist at Love Heal Grow, specializes in relationship and sex therapy for individuals and couples, as well as trauma and anxiety.Hi, I'm Ashley Jacobs, therapist for individuals and couples at Love Heal Grow Counseling. I help adults who have been...
Are You Gaslighting Yourself?
Most people are at least familiar with the term “gaslighting.” The term was originally formed from an old movie where a husband deliberately turned down the gaslights each evening to disorient his wife, then negate her observations of the change. He also began doing...
What is Emotional Self-Regulation?
We’ve all said or done something in our lives that we regret. Maybe you lashed out at a significant other for something that wasn’t their fault. Maybe you brought up something private in a public space that wasn’t yours to share. Or perhaps you threw out or ruined...
My Favorite Part About Being A Therapist, Linda Rolufs
Linda Rolufs, therapist at Love Heal Grow, loves working with individuals and couples. Learn more about what her favorite part of being a therapist is!Hi, I'm Linda Rolufs, therapist for individuals and couples at Love Heal Grow Counseling. I help people who are...
