Complex Trauma
Complex Trauma Written By: Marissa Halstead In my previous blog, I covered the difference between acute and chronic trauma. So if you haven’t read that one yet, I encourage you…
Understanding Trauma
Understanding Trauma Written By: Marissa Halstead Many people experience events that can be described as traumatic. Trauma occurs when a person’s brain, body, and nervous system respond to an overwhelming—and…
Do this One Thing to Feel Less Stress
Do This One Thing to Feel Less Stress Stop reading other people’s minds. Sounds easy enough, but it happens all the time. We are always making sense of things –…
How Long Does Therapy Take?
How Long Does Therapy Take? Written By: Marissa Halstead One of the first questions many clients ask after sharing an overview of their lives during our 45–50-minute intake session is, “How…
Pop Culture Processing
Pop Culture Processing I don’t listen to nearly as much pop music as I used to. Maybe it’s because I’m getting older, or maybe my musical tastes have simply changed…
Marriage Counseling Won’t Help if…
Will Marriage Counseling Help if I’m in an Emotional Affair? Marriage counseling won’t help even if you are “only” emotionally attached to this other person. Emotional attachment is what a…
The Protective Influence of a Good Father
The Protective Influence of a Good Father Father’s Day is a time when many people gather to celebrate the important men in their lives and reflect on what it means…
JOMO
JOMO Written By: Marissa Halstead Many people have heard of FOMO—the fear of missing out—but I want to bring another concept into consideration: JOMO, the joy of missing out. Maybe…
Are you in a Hard Relationship?
Are you in a Hard Relationship? Jan had a tough relationship with her mom. There were no hugs, no kisses, no “I love yous.” Jan grew up feeling lonely and unloved.…
Mother’s Day Self-Care
By Marissa Halstead on May 11, 2026 Mother’s Day is one of my favorite times of the year! I love celebrating my own mom and the other mothers around me.…