Why Boundaries Aren’t Walls
Boundaries aren’t walls. They’re bridges to healthier, more authentic relationships. And healthy boundaries are not rigid, cold, or mean. In fact, the healthiest relationships—personal, professional, and therapeutic—thrive because of clear, respectful boundaries.
Making the Magic Without Losing Your Mind
The holidays can be joyful — or overwhelming — depending on how we approach them. In this guide, counselor and mom Mercedes Burk shares practical strategies for planning ahead, setting boundaries, and honoring your family’s needs so you can make the magic without losing your mind. Learn how to slow down, stay present, and create a season full of peace and connection.
Now Offering Play Therapy
Our Play Therapist, Ashley Cain, is an LPC Associate supervised by Dustin Swann, LPC-S. She is trained in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Play Therapy, and is also experienced in addressing anxiety, severe abuse, and sexual abuse.
The Power of Routines for Kids
In a world full of uncertainty, routines are a lifeline for children, offering stability and fostering emotional strength. From the toddler begging to read the same book again to the teen thriving on a predictable schedule, routines shape mental health and resilience.
The Hidden Influence of Social Media on Family Dynamics
When social media first emerged in the late 1990s, it felt like a thrilling new world—connecting us to friends, hobbies, and endless information. But beneath the excitement, platforms like Myspace were quietly shaping behaviors in ways we didn’t fully grasp.
What is Trauma?
Have you ever felt your heart race, your muscles tense, or your mind go blank—without knowing why? Sometimes, our bodies remember things that our minds try to forget. That’s the invisible imprint of trauma.
Raising Resilient Kids in an Anxious World
We're raising children in a world that feels fast-paced, uncertain, and often overwhelming. From unsettling news headlines to anxiety-inducing school drills and even the stress we carry as adults that they quietly absorb, our kids are taking in more than we sometimes realize. But here's the hopeful part: we can help them build resilience, and it starts with co-regulation.
When Getting Things Done Feels Impossible
Laziness vs. Unmotivated vs Depression - Knowing the Difference
