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New Name, New Year.

We recently changed our name from Lotus Counseling to Lotus Wellness. Why the change? We want to be able to provide services that are not...

The Therapy "Hour"

Two big questions I get asked frequently: "So, what happens in therapy?" and "Why am I only in session for 45-50 minutes?" What happens...

Couples Counseling

If you've ever been to individual counseling, you know how to get the most out of counseling. (If you don't know how to do that, read...

Getting the Most Out of Counseling

I love seeing people get better. I am so grateful to be a part of a client's story. You're busy. You don't want to waste your time. ...

Baggage Handling

I was driving down a main thoroughfare in town and noticed a homeless man with a VERY large hiking pack. I would assume (and hope),...

Exposure Hierarchy

Avoidance and unhealthy coping actually maintains your anxiety. Exposing yourself to the things you actually fear will help you conquer...

Do Nothing!

When we feel anxious, oftentimes we choose to cope with an unhealthy choice: food, sex, drugs, worrying, etc. Why would you indulge in...

Employment: A Love/Hate Relationship

You have a job you love. You pour hours and hours into it. And then BAM! One day you call in sick because you realize you HATE your job....

Mental Health Awareness

What does it mean to be "mentally healthy"? First, lets take a look at what being healthy means. According to Merriam-Webster, healthy...