As the days grow shorter and the sun sets earlier, it's common for many people to experience shifts in their mood and overall well-being. This phenomenon is often referred to as the "early sunset effect," and it can significantly impact our emotional state. In this therapy blog, we'll explore the emotional challenges associated with the changing seasons and provide coping strategies to help you navigate this time with resilience and self-compassion.

Burnout is common for parents around this time of year. They are hitting the three-month mark of having their kids home FULL-TIME during summer break and are ready for a break themselves. But what happens when they admit this? Well, many experience shame and guilt.

Kids seem to be busier than ever these days, one of the reasons summer breaks is an opportune time to get them into counseling. Starting therapy during the summer allows for better therapeutic rapport establishment and less time conflicts like school, homework, extracurricular activities, and homework.

Changes in our environment, rights, technology, economy, and felt safety are major determinants of how we feel about the future, all of which seem to be happening daily. Read steps to manage fear and learn how therapy can help you harness it.

Parents of Autistic children have different experiences than other parents with Neurotypical children. At Intuitive Counseling, we specialize in working with parents of neurodivergent kids, because they need help too! Intuitive Counseling is a family-systems based therapeutic provider. This means that we look at the whole picture to help the overall system achieve cohesive functioning by working on multiple pieces of the puzzle.

Does it feel like your partner’s sarcasm is going too far? If this type of communication is creating impairments in your confidence and functioning, it may be time to address it.

Okay, so you’ve decided to start therapy… now what?

Finding a therapist can feel daunting, but you have come to the right place! In this blog I will share the dos and don’ts of selecting a therapist and provide you with aspects to consider in your search.