How to feel better in the winter. As spring finally approaches in the Fishers area, we’re finally starting to see some glimpses of sunshine.  Everyone is hopeful that the dreary winter will be wrapping up soon a giving way to warmer temperatures.  Many of my clients struggle more with their emotional and mental health during […]

Reduce anxiety in 2020 by learning to set boundaries.   A topic that often comes up when I’m counseling women in the Fishers area is boundaries–  boundaries with husbands, in-laws, church, children, friends.  This is an especially important concept among clients who are seeking counseling for anxiety, because poor boundaries often lead to anxiety, guilt, […]

As a mom of four and a therapist who works with a lot of moms with young kids, I can definitely appreciate how daunting it can be to get out of the house with a newborn!  I can remember trying to assemble all of the necessary gear, time everything perfectly so we could get to […]

The schools in the northern Indianapolis area are all back in session, and if you’re like me, you just gave a little sigh of relief.  The nice thing about summer is having a more relaxed schedule— not having to rush the kids out the door every morning.  However, I think most people—especially children— do well […]

Congratulations on your new baby… and now the time has come for another big adjustment.  You’re going back to work.  You may be feeling a variety (and mixture!) of emotions… anxiety, relief, disappointment, guilt, eagerness, anticipation, and/or sadness.    No matter which emotions are most prominent right now, you’re preparing yourself for the big change.  […]

When God Doesn’t Fix It: Lessons You Never Wanted to Learn; Truths You Can’t Live Without By Laura Story with Jennifer Schuchmann I stumbled upon this book when I was searching the library catalog for something else, but the title immediately caught my attention.  As a Christian counselor in Fishers, I thought about how many […]

Congratulations!  You’ve taken the first steps of self care:  assessing how your current habits are working for you and developing a plan of where you want to go.  Tomorrow is a new year– what changes will you make that will better yourself and your family?   Many people wonder how much time they should spend […]

The past several months, I have covered six areas of self care and given you some things to consider when evaluating the balance in your own life.  Now it’s time to come up with an action plan to take charge of your life and your energy. Start by reflecting on these questions: In which area […]

Tamara was sweating as she rushed into my office, five minutes late, as usual.  “Sorry I’m late again,” she sighed. “Just another typical day– I rushed out of work because my boss cornered me with a new assignment right at the end of the day.  I barely made it home in time to get the […]

“I’ve never thought about it this way before,” shares Emily, “but I guess I’ve become really isolated.  Ever since the twins were born, it’s become so hard to get out of the house. I try to make it to church, but I feel like such a mess.  It doesn’t seem worth all of the effort […]