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The Complexity of Eating Disorders

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 […]

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The Transformative Power of Compassion

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 […]

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

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 […]

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Is Self Care Selfish?

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 […]

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What is EMDR Therapy and Why Is Everyone Talking About It?

What is EMDR Therapy and Why Is Everyone Talking About It?

By Jennifer Buffalo, LPC-S, LMFT If you’ve been exploring the world of therapy and mental health, you may have come across the acronym “EMDR” quite frequently. It stands for Eye […]

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Self-Compassion

How To Make Changes With Self-Compassion

By Jourdan Bartels, LPC Associate Supervised by: Jennifer Buffalo, LPC-S, LMFT Often, when we begin to identify that we’d like to change one or more aspects of our life, whether […]

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What Your Therapist Wishes She Could Say To You

What Your Therapist Wishes She Could Say To You (and make you believe)

By: Paige Rocker, LPC-Associate (Supervised by Jennifer Buffalo, LPC-S, LMFT) The mornings come quickly for me. I lose track of time, waiting until the last minute to grind my coffee […]

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self-compassion

What Is Self-Compassion?

By Jourdan Bartels, LPC Associate Supervised by: Jennifer Buffalo, LPC-S, LMFT You might have heard the term “self-compassion” from people in the mental health and wellness world – but what […]

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Analysis of a “Good Therapist”

Analysis of a “Good Therapist”

By Paige Rocker, LPC Associate Supervised by: Jennifer Buffalo, LPC-S, LMFT Have you ever thought about what a “good therapist means to you”? In the mental health realm, as a […]

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Tips for Finding an Actually Affirming Therapist for LGBTQIA+ Folks

Tips for Finding an Actually Affirming Therapist for LGBTQIA+ Folks

By Jourdan Bartels, LPC Associate Supervised by: Jennifer Buffalo, LPC-S, LMFT Competent, affirming mental health care is crucial for the LGBTQIA+ community, who experience higher rates of mental health struggles […]

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gender is a spectrum

Gender Affirming Care as a Therapist

By Paige Rocker, LPC Associate Supervised by Jennifer Buffalo, LPC-S, LMFT What first comes to mind when you hear “Gender affirming therapist?” What does it mean to you? I remember […]

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Boundaries: Home for the Holidays

Boundaries: Home for the Holidays

By Jourdan Bartels, LPC Associate Supervised by Jennifer Buffalo, LPC-S, LMFT For many of us, the holiday season is often filled with so many emotions: joy, love, gratitude, stress, grief, […]

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