Creative Counseling

As 2026 begins, many people feel pressure to set bold New Year’s resolutions— be happier, be calmer, be better . The new year often arrives with an unspoken demand for transformation. But in counseling, we see something different: lasting mental health change rarely comes from grand promises. It comes from small, compassionate shifts made consistently over time. Rather than approaching the new year as a reset button, we invite you to see it as a check-in. Why Traditional New

From a clinical standpoint, seasonal depression during the holidays is rarely just about the season itself. While reduced daylight, colder weather, and disrupted routines can impact mood and energy, what often brings people into counseling during this time is the emotional weight the holidays carry. The holiday season tends to activate memory, meaning, and expectation all at once. For many individuals, it highlights losses—of people, roles, routines, or identities—that may h

Turning 50 in East Africa wasn’t simply a milestone—it was a lived experience of transition. Many clients come to therapy during moments when something familiar no longer fits: a role, a relationship, a career identity, or even the version of themselves they’ve relied on for years. These transitions don’t always arrive with clarity. More often, they show up as restlessness, exhaustion, or a quiet sense of disconnection. At 50, I felt that same crossroads—not as a crisis, but

There’s something powerful about turning 50.Not dramatic, not “life is half over” energy — but the kind of grounded confidence that says: I’ve lived enough life to know what I want, what I don’t, and I’m not apologizing for either. Add in the fact that the semester is finally ending (thank God), and the countdown to a well-earned birthday trip is officially on… and honestly, this whole season feels like a mental reset wrapped inside a celebration. ✨ The Beauty of the Hard Res

Thanksgiving has officially wrapped, and before we sprint into the rest of the holiday marathon, it’s worth pausing to honor something important: the boundaries you kept, the coping skills you used, and the emotional energy you protected. Because whether your Thanksgiving looked peaceful, chaotic, awkward, joyful, or all of the above in a three-hour window — you got through it with intention. And that matters. 🧡 A Quiet Holiday Victory: You Protected Your Peace Thanksgiving