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The things I am learning about myself through therapy

I had therapy yesterday. I have had a lot of therapy in my lifetime, to be honest. I am currently seeing my therapist monthly. We have worked through a lot together and I am so grateful for her. During my … Continue reading

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Why would someone write this about therapy?

A few days ago, I received this from a client who was tryinig to figure out how they felt about it: My first thought was, what sort of horrible therapist did this person have? Why would a therapist willingly encourage … Continue reading

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As we approach another New Year’s Eve…

I can’t help but think about one of my favorite childhood memories. It is the very reason that New Year’s Eve is my favorite holiday. Have I already blogged about this? I don’t remember. Oh well, I’m doing this anyway! … Continue reading

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Dating at 55

Not gonna lie. It sucks. Not that dating at any age is easy. It has never been for me. And as a twice-divorced person, it has not gotten any easier. In case you happen to be one of those happily … Continue reading

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Lovely surprise

This morning, Daisy and I met a friend for breakfast before heading to volunteer at the airport. We went to Eat N Park, a Pittsburgh staple. The server, Jes, was quite taken by Daisy. She and another employee brought cheese … Continue reading

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FFS

I swear every day is a fresh hell. This is fun: So the 7 years of college, thousands of hours of supervised practice, and hundreds of hours of specialized training do not make me a professional? If you voted for … Continue reading

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The World on Fire: a New Normal?

As a clinical therapist, I am tasked with helping clients cope with all sorts of challenges, trauma and mental health disorders. It is what I was trained to do and I really do love my job. That being said, since … Continue reading

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Reflecting on a Year in Private Practice

Back while I was still in grad school, my classmates would discuss where they saw themselves using their counseling degree. I remember always proclaiming that I had NO desire to go into private practice. I wanted to have a boss … Continue reading

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Small details and big meaning

For my birthday this year, I took a once-in-a-lifetime trip to Ireland. I had the very best travel companion, my cousin Keri. Fun fact, she is both my first and second cousin. (Her mom and my mom were sisters; her … Continue reading

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Time to process the last three months…

I honestly forgot that I have a blog. My mom was the one to prompt me to write, so without her, I forget. I have been so busy and overwhelmed with life. This was always the way for me to … Continue reading

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