“I just want to feel better.” We hear this a lot at Envision Counseling Clinic. Understandably mental health and relationship concerns feel lousy. However, I want to be clear that the opposite of mental health and relationship problems isn’t feeling better; the opposite is connection with fellow humans. Connection is…
Reality of Loneliness Are you single and lonely? Don’t get married. Seriously – If you get married, you’ll be married and lonely Are you married and lonely? Don’t get divorced. I not messing with you – if you get a divorce, you’ll be single and lonely. (Though you’ll probably remarry and find yourself married and…
Avoid Hurting Each Other and Ourselves by Regulating Emotion Written by Dr. Natalie Van Dusen People often tell me that arguments with their partners are so scary for them that they would do anything in order to avoid them. And when they find themselves faced with upset partners, they panic. They anticipate the…
Starting a Private Practice in Mental Health In the early 2000s, I opened my private practice and felt honored to sit with people in meaningful, helpful ways. There was such pride in welcoming clients into a bright, freshly set-up office. I chose a loveseat from American Home Furniture—and quickly learned the…