Susan DuBay, therapist at Love Heal Grow, discusses her use of the Internal Family Systems approach during trauma therapy.Hi, I'm Susan DuBay, therapist for individuals and couples at Love Heal Grow Counseling. I help​ individuals and couples who want to do deep work...

Most of us know that the worst thing you can tell someone when they are worried, angry, or upset about something is to “relax.” Whether you have been on the receiving or offering end of that incredibly unhelpful comment, you know that when you’re stressed about...

Many of our favorite shows, books, and other sources of media make it seem like relationships are only joy-filled times (or, on the flip side, an unhealthy mess of constant fighting and absolutely zero shared interests). But in reality, this simply isn't the case....

Emily Alampi, therapist at Love Heal Grow, talks about why she loves being a therapist.Hi, I'm Emily Alampi, therapist for individuals and couples at Love Heal Grow Counseling. I support off-beat couples and individuals who awkward, frustrated, and misunderstood in...

It is always important to remember that our minds and bodies are connected. When we’re feeling anxious, our bodies become tense; when we aren’t feeling physically well, it can have a major impact on our mental health. Today, we’re going to discuss progressive muscle...

It was not too long ago I was sitting in your shoes struggling to set boundaries with important people in my life. I felt intense fear of making someone upset or being “mean”. As that resentment slowly built toward these people who were disrespecting me, my body and...

Ashley Rodriguez, therapist at Love Heal Grow, often works with clients who experience anxiety and negative thoughts. She talks about common reasons individuals seek out therapy and how she can help you!Hi, I'm Ashley Rodriguez, therapist for individuals and couples...

There are many different factors that determine the success of a relationship. Your ability to communicate clearly, openly, and honestly with your partner is the key to dealing with all kinds of potential problems. One of these potential issues is sexual differences....

Our kick ass therapist, Natalie Delfin, was featured on a segment on ABC 10 News to talk about mental health challenges within the LGBTQ+ community. Natalie supports queer folks with relationships, sex, communication, self-esteem, trauma and anxiety. Read below to see...

I was always the kid in my middle and high school art classes who got stressed about my art project being “perfect,” so much so that my art teacher created a code word for me to indicate that I needed to relax (this is a true story and the code word was “pineapple”)....

When we’re kids, we spend most of our time playing. As we get older, our homework load increases, and we start spending more time taking care of daily tasks. This causes that playtime to shorten.  Fast forward another few years, and we’re busy working during the week,...

Natalie Delfin is one of our wonderful therapists at Love Heal Grow! They love supporting people as they make sense of this world and why they are the way they are.

The Mayo Clinic defines erectile dysfunction (ED) (also known as impotence) as the inability to get and maintain an erection that is firm enough and for enough time to satisfactorily engage in sexual intercourse. For most men, just the thought of ever being impotent...

A “red flag” is anything that functions as a warning sign that someone is not the right fit for your needs and desires in a relationship. This term has been used for years to describe characteristics and behaviors that commonly lead to abusive or unhealthy...

Joanna de Leon, therapist at Love Heal Grow, works with individuals who need help being grounded and figuring out who they really are.Hi, I'm Joanna de Leon, therapist for individuals and couples at Love Heal Grow Counseling. I help​ individuals and couples who feel...

While the "positivity effect" has been studied and referenced for decades (since the 1970s), not everyone knows about this phenomenon. Put simply, the positivity effect is a virtuous cycle where positive thoughts and feelings promote more self-perception and improve...

You’ve tried everything. You’ve tried ignoring the sadness – but you kept finding your attention drifting towards the aching in your chest and the heaviness in your body. You tried distracting yourself from the feeling, which worked for a little while… until it...

Flo Oliveira, therapist at Love Heal Grow, loves working with individuals and couples who are exploring their sexual health!Hi, I'm Flo Oliveira, therapist for individuals and couples at Love Heal Grow Counseling. I help​ individuals and couples who want to rediscover...

Have you ever noticed how you (or a close friend or loved one) always seem to choose the same type of partner over and over again? Maybe you have a sibling who always ends up with someone who is controlling or constantly checking in on them. Maybe you have a friend...

Maybe you’ve heard your friends talk about their favorite studying or working music and tried it yourself, only to find that you couldn’t remember a single thing you read while you were listening. Or, maybe you’re on the opposite side of that coin, and you remember...