Having a baby is not easy for either parent. Both parents (especially first-time parents) have their worlds completely turned upside down when they have a child. Even if you are not the birthing parent, your daily life and responsibilities will have dramatically...

Emily Alampi, therapist at Love Heal Grow, works with a lot of non-traditional couples and helps them find the communication style that best fits them. Hi, I'm Emily Alampi, therapist for individuals and couples at Love Heal Grow Counseling. I support off-beat couples...

Maybe you’ve heard of thinking traps before, or they are a new concept. But, whether or not you are familiar with the term, chances are, you are familiar with the effects of these traps — especially if you suffer from anxiety. But what is a “thinking trap” really? A...

If you spend a lot of time caring for others who are under a lot of stress or dealing with trauma, you may find yourself feeling exhausted, irritable, and even physically pained. These are all signs that you may be experiencing compassion fatigue — also called...

Daylyn Musante, therapist at Love Heal Grow, works with clients who are facing grief and loss. She talks about common emotions you may be experiencing and how she can help guide you through them.Hi, I'm Daylyn Musante, therapist for individuals and couples at Love...

Religious differences are not something that will disappear with time or go away simply because we want to focus more on how we are similar to our partner rather than the differences. Truthfully, though, these differences are a good thing. They help us to see the...

You deserve a fulfilling sex and love life– Literally. Here's how I know: Hi, my name's Flo Oliveira (they/them) and I am a sex coach, current educator and sex therapist at Love Heal Grow Counseling. For years clients have come to my sessions afraid of even mentioning...

Ashley Jacobs, therapist at Love Heal Grow, specializes in relationship and sex therapy for individuals and couples, as well as trauma and anxiety.Hi, I'm Ashley Jacobs, therapist for individuals and couples at Love Heal Grow Counseling. I help adults who have been...

Most people are at least familiar with the term “gaslighting.” The term was originally formed from an old movie where a husband deliberately turned down the gaslights each evening to disorient his wife, then negate her observations of the change. He also began doing...

We’ve all said or done something in our lives that we regret. Maybe you lashed out at a significant other for something that wasn’t their fault. Maybe you brought up something private in a public space that wasn’t yours to share. Or perhaps you threw out or ruined...

Linda Rolufs, therapist at Love Heal Grow, loves working with individuals and couples. Learn more about what her favorite part of being a therapist is!Hi, I'm Linda Rolufs, therapist for individuals and couples at Love Heal Grow Counseling. I help people who are...

Losing a loved one can be very scary for children — especially if it is their first time experiencing this type of loss. As we grow older, we learn more about death and accept that it is a part of life, but children do not have this same frame of reference.  As a...

Trying to build a relationship of any kind can feel impossible after experiencing a sexual assault. You may not even consider the idea of dating again for years after the assault, and even when you begin to think about it, you may feel your trauma coming back in full...

Ashley Rodriguez, therapist at Love Heal Grow, gives you tips for a relaxation exercise she does with many of her clients who may be experiencing high emotions or anxiety.Hi, I'm Ashley Rodriguez, therapist for individuals and couples at Love Heal Grow Counseling. You...

You start dating someone. It feels casual, fun, and flirty. You’re able to communicate and show up freely and openly. Soon, the relationship progresses — you get butterflies in your stomach when you anticipate seeing them, you enjoy spending time with them, and...

Childhood trauma can have several impacts on an individual's life through adulthood. Like any other type of trauma, childhood trauma is not something that simply disappears with time. It takes a lot of hard work and effort to overcome these traumas. Most of the time,...

Katie Brumfield, therapist at Love Heal Grow, specializes in couples therapy for stronger relationships. She talks about some common reasons couples may be seeking therapy and how she can help you.Hi, I'm Katie Brumfield, therapist for individuals and couples at Love...

As a parent, the last thing you want is for your child to struggle with something you cannot fix. We want to be there for our kids and help them overcome their challenges — but this can be hard when we don’t know how to help.  Unfortunately, many parents face this...

Polyvagal Theory describes the impact that our nervous system has on our experience of threat and safety. Changes in our autonomic nervous system (which regulates involuntary physiological processes like breathing, heart rate, digestion, etc.) produce key states of...

Lindsay Glass, therapist at Love Heal Grow, helps individuals who struggle with anxiety. Here is an exercise she loves to give her clients when anxiety is making them shut down.Hi, I'm Lindsay Glass, therapist for individuals and couples at Love Heal Grow Counseling....

If you've recently lost someone you love, it can be easy to forget that life keeps happening around us. While you likely have not forgotten that the world is still moving and plants are still growing, we tend to forget that our lives are still going. After all, when...