Recently, I've had several requests for information on resources so I wanted to share it here, too! https://www.oaksfamilycounseling.com/...

We can have appropriate boundaries & be giving & loving without sacrificing our own value. We can say no without feeling guilt or shame &...

Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words will also hurt me. Stones and sticks break only skin, while words are ghosts that haunt...

As many of you know, I am not only a counselor - I am also a Guardian ad litem, a Social Investigator, and an advocate for children....

#noexcuseforchildabuse #behindcloseddoors

You know your needs better than anyone else and your counselor should be a good fit for you. The relationship with your counselor is...

Health, wellness and recovery resources for veterans, military service members and their families. https://www.nami.org/Support-Education...

I just wanted to share this in case it could help someone. https://www.crisistextline.org/

Oaks Family Counseling is expanding the teletherapy division of our private practice! If you're a licensed mental health professional in...

I have this conversation with clients all the time. It's hard to navigate a difficult relationship with a friend or family member, but...

On International Dog Day it seems fitting to discuss the mental health benefits of having a canine companion. Studies show that having a...

Do you remember feelings stressed or anxious while coloring as a child? No? I didn't either, but I mentioned this to a friend today and...

Another Monday? So soon? Mondays are hard for many of us. There's even a term - Monday Blues - to describe how we feel on the first day...

Transitioning back to school from summer is hard anytime, but it's even harder when a lot of the students have been home for over a year....