I’ve written about the anxiety epidemic on this blog before, and I’m sure I will again. It’s more common than depression and often...

By now you’ve seen the Father’s Day ads and probably heard people talk about their plans for Father’s Day. It’s a wonderful day if your...

We have all heard that men and women are treated differently in the workplace for a multitude of reasons. One area we hear less about is...

Psychologists have been studying how people manage finances for years. Financial stress can lead to guilt, self-loathing, even depression...

The research is clear: emotional intelligence improves just about every aspect of our lives. Daniel Goleman, a well-known psychologist,...

Many of us know what burnout feels like. Joplin is a great place to live, but we're not spared the stress of life. Psychologists define...

Sex, money, and in-laws. Those are three of the most common battlegrounds in a marriage. I have discussed these issues with many couples...

Confidence is a powerful force that draws us to others. Clients don’t typically pursue counseling with the expressed purpose of...

Friendships are the foundation of a happy life. Romantic partners certainly can be friends, but there is something powerful about a...

You might assume we are talking about mothers-in-law. Well, to some extent we are, but we are also talking about your brother-in-law,...

“I will not agree to disagree”, said a husband to his wife in the middle of their therapy session. We were discussing an issue with...

Americans are traveling in record numbers not seen since before Covid changed the way we live. Many couples are traveling together for...

Suicide affects the entire country including Joplin. It shocks us when successful, loved individuals suffer from depression so severe...

Who doesn’t want to be happier? It’s a subject of conversation in counseling offices across the country. People seek out counselors and...

Without question, loneliness is a health issue. The attached article suggests it is “deadlier than obesity”. Psychologists identify...

By now you’ve seen the Father’s Day ads and probably heard people talk about their plans for Father’s Day. It’s a wonderful day if your...

The number one reason people come to our office for couples therapy is poor communication. Even if couples aren’t aware this is the...

We all know America has a weight problem and Joplin is no exception. Obesity is on the rise at a time when society increasingly prizes...

Making the decision to pursue therapy typically comes after a long struggle. Most people don’t jump to calling a therapist after...

The idea that anxiety is more prevalent than depression should make us pause. After all, depression is alarmingly common. The National...