Working Through Shame
Shame goes hand in hand with substance use. Often when folks begin to enter into recovery or make changes in their lives, they are overcome
Trigger Awareness to help with Substance Abuse
What is a trigger for substance use? A trigger is a situation, event, or feeling that happens and causes an individual to want to use
5 Reasons Why People Don’t Start Therapy
Therapy is a big step for most people. For some, having a loved one suggest therapy may feel like an insult. Despite the progress we’ve
Tips for Online Counseling
Our world is rapidly moving forward in the digital age. Healthcare has notoriously been behind on keeping up with the changing landscape. LMV Counseling is
How Does Anxiety Affect Our Body?
Is anxiety a physical experience? Anxiety activates our a branch of our nervous system, called the sympathetic branch. The sympathetic branch is better known as
The Secret to a Happy Marriage
The number one predictor of a relationship that will succeed is attention. Simple as that. Your relationship needs love and nurturing, no matter how short
Is Your Job Is Causing Depression?
Job Dissatisfaction and Depression We’ve all been there at some point in our working lives. Our job is causing us stress and the demands seem
Let Go of Expectations
Let it Go Alright women, it’s time to let go of the expectations that you have of yourself you can share your yuckies. You can
Boost Your Mood in Three Easy Steps
1) Get outside and enjoy the sunshine 2) Do something spontaneous 3) Express gratitude
Manage Depression and Anxiety in Three Steps
Our thoughts at times can feel uncontrollable. Sometimes the thoughts never turn off. To help you learn to take control of these thoughts, we have
Relax When Things Don’t Go As Planned
Here’s a reading from “The Language of Letting Go” by Melody Beattie about relaxing when things don’t go as planned.
What is CBT?
What is cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT)? I’ve had so many questions about what cognitive behavioral therapy or CBT is. I am a CBT specialist.