Self-care is all over the place these days.  Whether it's discussed in the therapy or counseling world, when talking about physical health, or even overall "wellness", you can't escape hearing about basic tips to improve well-being.  

As a therapist, what...

Yes folks, Spring has finally sprung in Minnesota!  So in light of the excitement due to the change of weather, I decided to change it up and do something fun, and really not related to therapy or mental health at all.  Instead, I compiled a list of what makes Uptown/L...

Have you been noticing differences between your parents' view of a "good job" and your own?  Do you find that there are differences in expectations and values between Millennials and other generations, especially in the workplace?  Me too, and this is what I've been ex...

Ever get the feeling of just being stuck in a rut, and unable to organize your thoughts? Maybe you're just feeling frustrated and overwhelmed in general?  I hear you, we've all been there.  Whether it's been awhile since you had any real change, you're frustrated about...

Hey all, it's tax season.  And guess what that means?  For most of us, it means taking a deep (and sometimes hard) look at our incomes, spending habits, and expenses over the past year.  For some, it's a happy time and you get money back. Yippee!  For others, it's time...

Ever wonder what your therapist is really thinking while they are nodding their heads, asking questions, and listening intently?  For some reason whenever I tell people that I'm a therapist, they have questions.  Lots of questions.  Hey-therapy is interesting!...

As some of you know, seasonal depression or Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) affects more than 3 million people in the United States alone each year.  Yikes!  Although some are aware of the changes that they feel around the same time each year, some often just feel "s...