Is Your Smartphone Becoming the "Third Wheel" in Your Relationship? We live in a world where we are more connected than ever before. With a smartphone in every pocket, we can instantly reach friends, family, and information from anywhere in Indiana, from Lafayette to Indianapolis. For many, couples therapy is becoming increasingly important as, in my practice as a couples therapist, I'm seeing a growing and alarming trend: couples who are digitally connected but emotionally drifting apart. It’s a modern paradox. You’re sitting right next to the person you love, but your minds are miles away, lost in the endless…
How the Mental Load is Hurting Your Relationship
The Exhaustion of "Remembering It All" You come home after a long day of work, but your brain doesn't get to clock out. Instead, it’s running a mental ticker tape of everything that needs to happen for your household to function: Did we run out of milk? When is the dog's vet appointment? Did I sign the permission slip for the field trip? What are we having for dinner tonight, and do we have the ingredients to make it? This is where stress management becomes essential for keeping your life balanced. This is the "mental load," and for many couples,…
Therapy Isn’t What You Think
Before I became a therapist, I had the same kinds of questions and hesitations about therapy that many people still have today. I grew up in a small town where the idea of "talking to someone" was something you only did if things were catastrophic. In many parts of Indiana, from the rural communities outside of Lafayette to the suburbs of Indianapolis, there is a prevailing mindset that you should be able to handle your problems on your own. We are taught to pull ourselves up by our bootstraps, keep our family business private, and just push through the hard…
Why You Keep Repeating the Same Patterns—and What You Can Do About It
Have you ever found yourself wondering, "Why does this keep happening to me?" Maybe it’s time to ask yourself: why do I keep repeating the same mistakes? Maybe it’s the same kind of argument that keeps coming up in your relationship. Maybe it’s the same bad job that drains you. Maybe it’s a cycle of anxiety, anger, or avoidance that plays on repeat. Carl Jung once said, “Until you make the unconscious conscious, it will direct your life and you will call it fate.” That’s what this is. This is your brain on autopilot, following scripts you didn’t know were…
Finding Strength in Every Story: Real Voices, Real Hope for Mental Health in Lafayette, Indiana
Mental health affects people from all walks of life, and here in Lafayette, Indiana, we know that real stories have the power to build real connection. Whether you’re struggling with anxiety, depression, anger, or relationship problems, hearing someone else’s story can offer validation, strength, and direction. That’s why this year’s theme, “In Every Story, There’s Strength,” is so important—and why we want to talk about how shared experiences can promote healing, reduce shame, and inspire real change. In this article, we’ll talk about how storytelling is a powerful tool in mental health treatment, both inside and outside of therapy. Whether…
Mental Health Support for Business Travelers
Staying Balanced While Always on the MoveFor those who find themselves constantly traveling, counseling for travelers can be a valuable resource to help maintain mental and emotional wellbeing. Frequent business travel can be rewarding, but it also comes with a unique set of mental health challenges. Whether you’re a consultant flying weekly out of Indianapolis, an executive covering a multi-state territory, or a healthcare rep constantly on the road, the demands of business travel can wear on even the most seasoned professional. Between shifting time zones, high-stakes meetings, and long stretches of time away from loved ones, it’s easy to…
