Happy Holidays and Family Separation? 8 Tips for Creating Joy While Your Loved One Serves  By Leslie Adams, AMFT #120800  Here we are in December, it’s gotten cold and it's time for bed at 5pm. Oh yeah, and the holidays are upon us. Bring on the twinkling lights…
Coping with Grief During the Holidays Written by: Taylor Aiona, LCSW 118192 Â The holiday season comes with joy, laughter, and the warmth of family gatherings for many of us. However, some of us may be struggling over the holidays. For those navigating grief, the holidays can be a particularly…
Help! I Feel Alone in My Marriage  By Leslie Adams, AMFT #120800  I believe many people go into a marriage expecting to go dance off into the sunset to live happily ever after. Well, at a certain point, many people get a reality check and learn that it…
How do I Set Boundaries with Family Over the Holidays? Written by: Taylor Aiona, LCSW 119182 We're back to the holiday season! I love the holiday spirit. Although, by December 26th I am ready to mute all the Christmas music until next year. I truly enjoy the focus on time…
The Link Between Sleep and Mental Health in Teens Written by: Jessica Rose AMFT#119877 Sleep is an essential part of our daily routine, and it plays a crucial role in our overall health and well-being. If we are exhausted, it can feel like we are in a fog. Teens may…
5 Reasons Why Couples Therapy Might Not Be Working for You Written by: Taylor Aiona, LCSW 119182 Love and relationships can feel so incredibly complicated sometimes, don't they? Most people go into couples therapy thinking, "this is going to fix all our troubles.” Therapy often falls short of this expectation.…
Am I Struggling with Stress as a First Responder? Written by: Leslie Adams, AMFT 120800 Life as a first responder is not for the faint of heart. I worked as an EMT for 7 years and it was incredibly hard! I have experienced the stress of the job firsthand. The…
Why Shouldn’t I Aim to be Positive All the Time? Written by: Taylor Aiona, LCSW 118192 I can't tell you how many times I've heard the following statements in my office. "I just want to be more positive!" "I want to see the positivity in everything." "Can you help…
What do I do if I Don’t Think Therapy is Helping My Teen Written by: Taylor Aiona, LCSW 118192 Parenting a teenager is likely one of the most difficult jobs a human can have. There are often moments when you think you've figured it out, and BAM you're confused again.…
Spicing up your sex life can feel intimidating. I know for me, I struggled with this myself. Am I in charge of initiating sex, am I in charge of being spontaneous, and seductive, WAIT! Do I even know how to do this, what if I do this wrong? These are…