Making the holidays enjoyable for yourself is all about being intentional with how you spend your time, energy, and resources, and not feeling pressured by external expectations. While it’s easy to get swept
Understanding the nuances between C-PTSD, PTSD, and Trauma As a mental health professional and the owner of Mountain Valley Counseling, I often encounter individuals who struggle with the effects of trauma in various
Suicide Prevention and Awareness Month 2024: Supporting Others and Self-Care September is recognized as Suicide Prevention and Awareness Month, a crucial time to shine a light on mental health challenges and the importance
How Freud's ideas show up in new age contemporary therapy modalities Sigmund Freud, often regarded as the father of psychoanalysis, is a figure whose contributions to psychology and psychotherapy have been both
The Efficacy of Psychodynamic Therapy in Mental Health Psychodynamic therapy, a practice evolving from the roots of Freudian psychoanalysis, offers a profound method for understanding and addressing mental health disorders. This therapeutic approach
A better understanding of the therapeutic relationship.
My way of thinking about therapy...
