8 Myths Perpetuated by Pornography: Debunked by a Clinician We tend to naturally believe that everything we see or read online is a model of reality. Whether watching the most recent movie or reading your favorite romance novel, it is … Read More

ROCD: Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder in Relationships When we hear the words “Obsessive Compulsive Disorder,” many of us have a very particular (stereotypical) image that comes to mind: someone that can’t stop washing their hands, checking that the door is locked, or … Read More

When PTSD Entered My Marriage, I Wish We’d Had Couples Therapy Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a mental health condition that can develop after experiencing or witnessing a traumatic event and has challenging symptoms that impact the life of the … Read More

How Does Grief Impact Sexual Desire and How to Talk About it with Your Partner Grief is a natural and complex emotion that can be caused by a variety of losses, including the death of a loved one, the end … Read More

My Body Isn’t Bad: Body Neutrality Basics Bodies are complicated. Every single day we have to feed them, groom them, dress them, give them sleep and exercise, deal with pain and sickness… It goes on and on. All of this … Read More

The Stigmas and Mental Health Risks of PCOS “So, when are you going to have kids?” Every time I hear this question, my heart jumps into my throat. It’s usually someone’s grandma, or a friend who had a bit too … Read More

An interview with Eddy Paul Thomas, Author of A “Broken Seat at the Table: Conversations About Race, Resilience, and Building Bridges” The most profound book I read in 2022 was entitled “A Broken Seat at the Table: Conversations About Race, … Read More

When “Getting Deep” Gets Deeper: How Attachment Styles Show Up in Our Sex Lives Life often throws us curveballs, and most of us don’t expect to dodge those in the bedroom during any given stage of a relationship, especially after … Read More

Media’s Portrayal of Male Sexual Assault and What it Means to Survivors  Anyone who has watched TV or seen a movie knows the, “joke.” Our male protagonist is about to go to jail (usually for a crime they didn’t commit). … Read More

Teaching Your Children About Consent:  It’s Easier Than it Seems Let’s talk about consent.  Personally, as a parent and a therapist, I love talking about consent!  I am passionate about consent and the opportunity to provide education on the topic. … Read More

Comprehensive Sex Education and the Christian Parent It’s safe to say that most of you have probably heard of the topic:  Comprehensive Sex Education. It’s no secret that it’s considered one of the more controversial and high-profile topics in the … Read More

Comprehensive Sex Education; A Guide to Understanding Conversations around sex education for children/teens can be intimidating and maybe even downright frightening as a parent. Especially since there is a lot of misinformation out there about comprehensive sex education specifically, making … Read More