How Can Extroverts Cope During Self-Isolation?

If you’re an extrovert, why is it important to be proactive about socializing/connecting? (i.e.: How can self-isolation during these uncertain times affect an extrovert–and why should they do something about it?) Self-isolation is not a place where extroverts prosper. Through self-reflection is necessary for personal growth, extroverts rely on others to help them process and … Read more

How Working from Home Affects Your Mental Health

Lying in Bed, Working from home

As a mental health professional, and as someone who has worked remotely for over 7 years before becoming a counselor, I wanted to share with you my experience with working remotely. How can working from home negatively affect your mental health?  Working from home has the potential of creating a very isolated environment. Dependent on your … Read more

Feeling Lost and Not Knowing What to Do

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As if feeling hopeless, self-defeated, and alone wasn’t hard enough, you think to yourself, “But can’t everyone see that I’m hurting?”  You wish that someone would come and free you from your thoughts, even if it were for just one day, let alone for just one hour. And now you are left to do perhaps … Read more

A Brainspotting Believer

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For as long as I can remember, I have been saying the phrase, “Everything happens for a reason”. I’m not sure how or why I developed this perspective on life, but it’s been from this lens from which I have been viewing life – always trying to find the silver lining in things.  And, so, … Read more

“Marshy Masterpiece”

They call it the “Marshy Masterpiece” and I call it home.  I’m honored to have one of my photos featured on the Charleston, South Carolina local news channel,  ABC News 4.  All it took was sending one quick text message for the chance to be picked. Never dismiss any opportunity that comes your way. I’ve always dreamt … Read more