What's The Deal With...Boundaries?
I imagine that every person reading this has at the very least heard of the concept of boundaries. If you have not welcome! You are in...
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Gabriella Brehio, M.S. LMFT
- May 16
- 4 min
The Pros and Cons of Saying No
How often do you find yourself thinking, “I really need to stop saying yes to everything!” This is a common thing experienced by so, so...
Mackenzie Hardman, M.S. LMFT
- May 11
- 2 min
What's The Deal With...Awkward Silences?
Anyone else feel like their social skills are still a bit rusty? You're not alone. We’ve been living in our own bubbles so long that...
Mackenzie Hardman, M.S. LMFT
- May 9
- 3 min
Owning The Elephant
Picture this- you are in a work meeting. You are sitting in the corner- you’ve picked a chair in the sun. How nice! Half way through the...
Katie Kinsella, Ed.D, LMFT, LMHC, NCC
- May 4
- 3 min
What's The Deal With...Authority?
What is Authority? Well, the Oxford dictionary has three definitions…yes, three! “the power or right to give orders, make decisions, and...
Gabriella Brehio, M.S. LMFT
- May 2
- 3 min
Understanding Safe Touch
When you think about the concept of touch, what comes to mind? I find that many of us quickly resort to imagining our own limits with...
Katie Kinsella, Ed.D, LMFT, LMHC, NCC
- Apr 27
- 3 min
What's The Deal With...Comfort Zones?
Comfort zones aren’t always a bad thing. Society praises those who take risks and are bold but we all need to pace ourselves. Growth is a...
Gabriella Brehio, M.S. LMFT
- Apr 25
- 5 min
Bloom Out of Your Comfort Zone
Stepping out of your comfort zone can be intensely hard and end up wildly amazing. Sometimes we have to listen to what the universe is...
Gabriella Brehio, M.S. LMFT
- Apr 20
- 3 min
What's The Deal With... Extroverts?
We’ve talked already about the key differences between extroverts and introverts in a previous blog. Today I wanted to share a bit more...
Katie Kinsella, Ed.D, LMFT, LMHC, NCC
- Apr 18
- 2 min
"I'm Not Sharing" Isn't Selfish
Have you ever sat down on the couch with your favorite snack ready to dive in and watch a movie or a show that you are super excited...
Katie Kinsella, Ed.D, LMFT, LMHC, NCC
- Apr 13
- 2 min
Whats The Deal With...Permission?
Have you ever considered the concept of permission? What is the deal with permission and why is it so important? We give permission...
Mackenzie Hardman, M.S. LMFT
- Apr 11
- 3 min
Arousal Vs Desire
There are a lot of questions about sex. What happens when our bodies don’t respond in ways that line up with our desires? Or when we feel...
Mackenzie Hardman, M.S. LMFT
- Apr 6
- 2 min
What's The Deal With... Grounding?
April is Earth Month! To celebrate all things Earth related, this week we are talking about ways to connect and be more present with the...
Gabriella Brehio, M.S. LMFT
- Apr 4
- 6 min
Wake Up, Libido!
Enter Google search, “Why is my sex drive so low?” Enter anxious thoughts, “What’s wrong with me???” Stop there and look no further. It’s...
Mackenzie Hardman, M.S. LMFT
- Mar 30
- 3 min
What's the deal with...Playful Movement?
When you think of exercise, what comes to mind? Do you think of sweat, discomfort, and weight loss? It is all too often I hear from...
Mackenzie Hardman, M.S. LMFT
- Mar 28
- 3 min
I Have to Find the Perfect...
“I just have to find the perfect jacket to go with this dress for this wedding” I thought to myself outloud while shopping with a friend....
Gabriella Brehio, M.S. LMFT
- Mar 23
- 4 min
What’s the deal with… COMPARISON?
Comparison is a bitch. Had to start this off by calling it like it is. Think about the most recent time you were scrolling social media,...
Mackenzie Hardman, M.S. LMFT
- Mar 21
- 4 min
Pretty Little Mess
On the quest to be our best selves we can sometimes forget that as humans we are bound to make mistakes. We can put so much pressure on...
Katie Kinsella, Ed.D, LMFT, LMHC, NCC
- Mar 18
- 2 min
A Day Full of Gratitude
What’s it like to wake up full of gratitude? 1. You reach for your phone then leave it where it is and decide to really be in the...
Katie Kinsella, Ed.D, LMFT, LMHC, NCC
- Mar 16
- 3 min
What's the deal with... CRYSTALS?
I am a firm believer that power begets power. Just like anything else, what you give power to is what you get power from. Crystals are no...