Ever sat down in therapy, took a deep breath, and said: “This is probably dumb, but…” or “I know this is silly, but…” Let us stop you right there. It’s not silly. It’s not dumb. And it’s definitely not too small to talk about. In fact, when you say those words, your therapist doesn’t judge you—they silently cheer you on. Why? Because what we’re really hearing is: ✨ Courage. 💬 Vulnerability. 🧠 Emotional insight. ❤️ A moment that matters. No Feeling Is Too Small for the Thera

Let’s talk about the most suspicious phrase in the English language. You’ve said it. We’ve said it. Your friend said it yesterday with suspiciously red eyes and a tremble in their voice: “I’m fine.” It’s the classic emotional escape hatch, the verbal duct tape we slap over feelings we don’t want to explain, don’t know how to name, or just don’t want to feel. But let’s be real—“I’m fine” is often code for “I’m overwhelmed but trying to hold it together without crumbling into a

I think the most common issue I come across when working with couples is the fear of the fight. This makes sense on the face of it; I mean who wants to fight with their partner? Fights are unpleasant, involve confrontation, a statement of boundaries, and fights mean putting our needs on equal ground to that of our partners. So we avoid them, we leave things unsaid, swallow our pride, and hope those feelings go away. However, throughout the history of mankind this has never be

(Because sometimes the most powerful self-care is the least Instagrammable.) At ABC Counseling Inc., we’re big fans of bubble baths. Candles, Epsom salt, a warm soak—it’s a lovely ritual that can bring calm to a chaotic day. But here's the truth: real self-care goes much deeper than what fits in a bathtub or looks pretty on social media. The popular version of self-care often focuses on indulgence and aesthetics—face masks, fancy journals, herbal tea. And while those things d