Creative Counseling

As we head into the end of the fall semester, I’ll be honest: I’m excited. Not just because due dates and discussion boards are wrapping up, but because this time of year offers something we don’t always give ourselves permission to take—a deep breath. If you’re a student, a parent, a professional (or all three at once), you’ve probably been running on “go” for months. Fall can feel like a marathon of responsibilities: classes, work, family, schedules, unexpected crises, and

Have you ever noticed that a part of you feels confident and capable while another part feels scared or unsure? Or that one part wants to forgive, but another part can’t let go? Those contradictions inside us aren’t flaws—they’re parts of who we are. And in Internal Family Systems (IFS) Therapy, those parts have a voice, a story, and a purpose. IFS, developed by Dr. Richard Schwartz, is based on a simple yet profound idea: we are not one single, fixed identity. Instead, we ar

It happens slowly—first the sun dips below the horizon a little earlier, then the mornings greet us with that unmistakable chill. Before long, we’re reaching for heavier coats and turning on lights before dinnertime. The world feels quieter. The hum of summer fades, replaced by the rustle of wind, the rhythm of rain, and the whisper that it’s time to slow down. For some, this season feels like a breath—permission to rest, reflect, and recharge. But for many, the shorter days

There’s something undeniably beautiful about fall — the crisp air, the swirl of amber leaves, the sound of boots crunching down the sidewalk. But as the days grow shorter and the time change approaches, many of us start to feel… different. The coziness of autumn can also bring an unexpected heaviness — one that sneaks in when the sun sets too early and our routines feel slightly off balance. These seasonal shifts affect more than just the weather — they can stir emotions, ene

There’s something magical about a rainy fall day. The air smells like wet leaves and coffee, the sky has a dramatic flair worthy of a movie soundtrack, and suddenly everyone’s wardrobe turns into a soft commercial for oversized sweaters. The rhythm of the rain has a way of slowing life down—whether we planned for it or not. At Creative Counseling Solutions, we like to think of rainy days as invitations. Not just to rest, but to reconnect—with ourselves, our moods, and the sma

f you’re reading this while staring at your child’s newly empty bedroom, you’re not alone.The quiet can feel strange at first — a little...

Child sexual abuse is one of the most painful realities a child or family can face. It’s hard to talk about, even harder to process, and...

By mid-semester, the rhythm of the counseling internship is less of a rhythm and more of a juggling act. A full-time job in one hand,...

It’s late again. The house is quiet, the world is asleep, and here I am—wide awake. There’s no crisis pressing on my heart, no deadlines...

Navigating Racial Disparity in Times of Political Uncertainty As a Black parent raising a Black son, the current climate in the United...