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The Silent Struggles of Therapists: Part 2 – Vicarious Trauma

By Emily Heimberger, LPC-Associate Supervised by Jennifer Buffalo, LPC-S, LMFT What is vicarious trauma? Vicarious trauma goes by many names: secondary trauma, insidious trauma, secondhand trauma, “the cost of caring,” […]

Reducing Mental Health Stigma and Why Who You are Matters in Therapy

By Karin Amador, LPC-Associate Supervised by Jennifer Buffalo, LPC-S, LMFT Before I became a therapist, I was once a client struggling to navigate my search for a therapist. I had […]

A Brief on Perfectionism

By Jourdan Bartels, LPC-Associate Supervised by Jennifer Buffalo, LPC-S, LMFT What is perfectionism? The short, anecdotal answer might be the way I felt like I needed to become an expert […]

LoveWithoutLimits: Building Resilient Lesbian Partnerships

By Paige Rocker, LPC-Associate Supervised by Jennifer Buffalo, LPC-S, LMFT Welcome to LoveWithoutLimits, this is a topic devoted to the skill of creating enduring and satisfying lesbian relationships. This blog […]

The Silent Struggles of Therapists: Part 1 – Burnout

By Emily Heimberger, LPC-Associate Supervised by Jennifer Buffalo, LPC-S, LMFT What is burnout? Burnout is a state of emotional, physical, and mental exhaustion caused by excessive and prolonged stress. It […]

Discover 12 Ways to Commemorate World Mental Health Day on October 10th, 2023

By Paige Rocker, LPC-Associate Supervised by Jennifer Buffalo, LPC-S, LMFT World Mental Health Day, celebrated every year on October 10th, presents a remarkable opportunity for individuals like you who are […]

Professional Self-Care For New Therapists

By Jourdan Bartels, LPC-Associate Supervised by Jennifer Buffalo, LPC-S, LMFT As therapists, it can feel like we talk about self-care and needs-meeting strategies all day, every day. Because of the […]

Exploring Mindfulness

By Karin Amador, LPC Associate Supervised by Jennifer Buffalo, LPC-S, LMFT “Wherever you are, be all there”-Jim Elliot You’re feeling overwhelmed with life. You’re always on the go and the […]

The Complexity of Eating Disorders

By Paige Rocker, LPC-Associate Supervised by Jennifer Buffalo, LPC-S, LMFT Eating disorders, encompassing conditions like anorexia, bulimia nervosa, and other sensitive variations, are intricate challenges that profoundly impact the quality […]

Compassion Doesn’t Mean People Get to Treat you Poorly; The Transformative Power of Compassion

By Paige Rocker, LPC-Associate Supervised by Jennifer Buffalo, LPC-S, LMFT Compassion is an inherent aspect of human nature, encompassing the profound ability to empathize with others and translate that empathy […]

Religion, Spirituality, and Mental Health…What’s The Connection?

By Paige Rocker, LPC-Associate Supervised by Jennifer Buffalo, LPC-S, LMFT Religion and spirituality hold significant sway in the lives of many individuals, and their profound impact on mental health should […]

Is Self Care Selfish?

By Paige Rocker, LPC-Associate Supervised by Jennifer Buffalo, LPC-S, LMFT The summer season is upon us, bringing with it the celebrations of summer madness! It’s the perfect time to kick […]