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Stay Angry, Stay Calm, Stay You

It seems like the theme of therapy every week before a major holiday is self care. How do you not undo all the progress you have made because of other people's issues? The holidays can bring out the best in people and it can bring out the worst. Expectations are usually high that this will be the perfect gathering and while most are on their best behavior, there is always one in the group that will bring up an issue that is like nails on a chalkboard. Our family is our family and our family can also be homophobic, transphobic, sexist, racist, aggressive, unstable, unsafe, unloving, and ill-informed. While we are all affected by these people on a macro level, when it's your family, it becomes a lot more real and more difficult to ignore, like getting shot in the head, just ask Ron Swanson! So how do you maintain all the work you have done when grandma questions the legitimacy of the #metoo movement? Well first, remind your self that "Grandma got run over by a Toyota ...
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Newport, Ky office now open!

Our Newport, Ky location is now open! Professional, private, and easily accessible to downtown Cincinnati.
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Now Licensed in Kentucky!

I am excited to announce that I am now licensed in Kentucky. In-person counseling is offered in downtown Newport, only a 5-minute drive from downtown Cincinnati. I also offer online sessions to all residents of Kentucky. 
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Secular in the South

I am excited to announce that Life Informed Therapy has been approved to be listed as a provider for the Secular Therapy Project. This would not have seemed like a big deal to me practicing New England, however, once I moved to North Carolina and now Ohio, I became more aware of how difficult it is to find a non faith based therapist. While I am not dismissing those who find comfort in religion, I do think there should be a better way to find a secular therapist. Nothing turns away a secular client like a therapist telling them their struggle is God's will. Unfortunately, even the largest therapy directory, Psychology Today, does not offer an option to filter secular therapists, which is why the Secular Therapy Project is so invaluable. #mentalhealth #counseling #therapy
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Who are you?

When you are out with friends, in a work meeting, or strolling down the grocery aisle, do you feel like you are the same person as you are home alone? If not, why? Are you purposely changing who you are or are you subconsciously masking your personality to fit in? Is this exhausting? While everyone's situation is different, it is never too late to be who you really are. Continuing to live a life that suppresses your true self can lead to increased depression and anxiety. While multiple factors can influence a persons reason to hide their identity, Life Informed Therapy can help support you in making the transition to living authentically.
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Embrace your creativity!

We have all heard the saying "There is no such thing as a bad idea" and maybe when pitching Sharknado someone figured this was the exception to that saying.... but this movie has made almost 800 million dollars!  When we squash our creativity, we become withdrawn, disengaged and lose interest in other things. Embracing what comes naturally to you can increase happiness, decrease stress and bring more meaning to your life. If you find you are constantly pushing away your ideas, let's talk and find out what's getting in the way of your happiness. 
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Happy Taco Tuesday! 
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