May 31, 2019 | Counseling, Wellness Coaching
Article originally posted on Waco Today. I’m pleased to announce that I have recently begun writing a monthly column for Waco Today magazine. My column is called Mind Matters, and each month’s column will discuss different aspects of psychology and matters...
Aug 14, 2018 | College Students, Counseling
While we would all like to focus a bit better, sometimes focus problems interfere with important life goals, including academic and career goals. ADHD is often suspected as soon as difficulties with focus arise. Some of the inattentive symptoms of ADHD include...
Aug 20, 2013 | Counseling, Self-Help
When asked about goals for counseling, my clients often state simply “I want to be happier.” After this response, I usually ask what happiness means to them. Many people use examples of their friends who seem happier, and whose activities suggest they have a greater...
Mar 19, 2012 | College Students, Counseling, Relationships
The concerned parent of a depressed college student The friend of someone with severe anxiety The wife that sees the emotional struggles in her husband Each person has come to me asking for help for someone else. In some cases, the other person is willing to receive...
Oct 20, 2011 | Counseling, Stress
It’s no secret that we live in a high stress world. Stress is not going to go away, but it can become more manageable. Many people come into counseling with the goal of working on stress management. They know that stress is a problem in their lives, but they do not...
Oct 12, 2011 | Anxiety Counseling, Counseling, Depression
It’s a common experience: A patient goes to see the doctor about a physical problem such as frequent stomachaches, chronic pain, or fatigue. After some tests and appointments with a specialist, the doctor concludes that the problem is psychological, or “in your...
