The Counselor’s Blog
Talking To Your Kids In the Wake of School Tragedy
I write this blog as a therapist. A parenting specialist. A mom of elementary-aged school kids. I write this blog following the Uvalde shooting i
Bill and Melinda, why didn’t you CALL ME??
It may come as no surprise that after 25 years as a last-ditch marriage therapist, my first thought at the end of Frozen II when Anna and Kristof
Common Reasons Why Couples Seek Therapy
Have you ever googled “reasons to get couples counseling”? Yeah, we get it. More than a third of our clients at Lifeologie reach out for help
4 Ways to Manage Race-Related Stress in the Age of #BLM
Picture this, I am visiting the home of one of my closest friends, in a suburban neighborhood in West Michigan. I am a black, African immigrant.
2020 Gift Guide #1: For the Grandparents
This year has almost entirely eliminated the chance to gather with our loved ones. Give the grandparents in your life the gift of comfort, togeth
Dozens of Psych Meds… Where Do I Start?!
Did you know that there are literally dozens of medications JUST for anxiety and depression? No, seriously. Just talking about categories of mood
National Coming Out Day
October 11, 2020, is the 32nd anniversary of National Coming Out Day! On this day, people all over America, celebrate and embrace the LGBTQ comm
How to talk to someone if you think they’re suicidal
We’ve all been there. We have a friend or a family member we’re really worried about. Maybe it’s beyond worry for their happiness… maybe
SAD PERSONAS: Understanding the Risk Factors of Suicide
Suicide is one of those topics that people avoid at all costs. It’s an incredibly painful subject to bring up or imagine, but also an incredibl
Finding the Right Therapist
The journey of finding the right therapist can be a little scary. There are a lot of factors to consider when picking the right one. For example,