What do you specialize in?I specialize in any relationship-related problem or enhancement. That could be couples, families, and even individuals who are wanting help with how to handle another person, …
Meet the Therapist: Leah Hoekstra, LMSW, CAADC
What do you specialize in?I have more than 10 years working in mental health and addictions. I have provided treatment in both community and outpatient settings in the past. I …
How to Choose the Right Therapist
You’ve decided it’s time. You’re not loving the way you are relating to your world right now. Your relationships need some help, your work isn’t very fulfilling, you are feeling …
13 Crucial Times to Start Couples Therapy
People wait too long to come to therapy – says every expert out there. In fact, the wonderful John Gottman tells us that couples wait an average of six unhappy …
Even Therapists Say the Wrong Things
“Did I get that right?” He is earnest. She is annoyed. We’ve only had a few sessions and they are trying hard to learn some of the techniques. I say, …
Can Therapists Be Bloggers?
It used to just be called writing. I think if we phrase it that way, the answer feels far more clear. Can therapists be writers? Of course! But can we …
Habit Stacking
A client recently told me about the term “habit stacking.” One of the things I absolutely love about being a therapist is the inherent continuous learning. Rarely a day goes …