There has been one question that has been echoing in the back of my mind since the moment I decided to go back to school. “Why do you want to be a therapist?”. I just made a pretty serious financial (let alone life) decision and although I was pretty sure in my direction for the future, but I couldn’t help but allow some doubt to creep in. Who did I think I was to join the ranks of those who had help guide me back to myself? Did I really know what I was getting into? Was I experienced enough for this? Thankfully, my graduate school entrance essay allowed me to collect my thoughts, feelings and experiences in one place to share all the things that led me to this decision….
Read More2020: I AM CAPABLE For me, this year is all about rewriting my narrative & shattering the limiting beliefs I have about myself. Here’s a few of these lies I have lived by, believing them to be the forever truth. 1. I can’t cook and when I try, it will still be shit. 2. I can’t be alone / I don’t like it. 3. I’m not smart, creative or original enough to be worthy of the unique success I aspire to achieve. These are three HUGE lies I have believed for far too long, and their story ends RIGHT NOW
Read MoreFor most people, the holidays are fun, festive and the most wonderful time of the year, but for others, the holiday season isn’t cheery and bright. Personally, the holidays have always been a bit different since becoming an adult. This past year this holiday season has been filled with all the feels. I wouldn’t go as far to call myself a Grinch but I don’t find myself jumping for joy this year. I have an amazing family and irreplaceable friends, but I still can’t help feeling sad, anxious and lonely every now and then.
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