Spill the (Therapy) Tea

So you’ve had the realization: “This thing I always thought was just who I am —the people-pleasing, the overthinking, the need to control...

So you’ve had the ohhhhhh  moment. The “Wait—my people-pleasing isn’t just me being nice?” realization.The “Maybe my need for control is...

By Kelly Clarke, LMFT-S Do you hate surprises?Love being in control?Startle when someone walks into a room too quietly?Yeah… same. It’s...

At ABC Counseling Inc., we’re not just mental health professionals—we’re humans, too. And like many humans, some of us don’t even pretend...

By Kelly Clarke, LMFT-S Ever sat down in therapy, took a deep breath, and said: “This is probably dumb, but…” or “I know this is silly,...

By Christina Song, LMFT-S, LMHC-S So far, we’ve talked about what Relationship Anarchy (RA) is — and the emotional muscles it asks us to...

By Christina Song, LMFT-S, LMHC-S “Freedom without responsibility is chaos. Freedom with responsibility is care.” If Relationship Anarchy...

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...

By Christina Song, LMFT-S, LMHC-S, “Love is abundant and every relationship is unique.” — Andie Nordgren, The Short Instructional...

By Cameron Barndt, LMFT-A I think the most common issue I come across when working with couples is the fear of the fight. This makes...

(Because sometimes the most powerful self-care is the least Instagrammable.) By Kelly Clarke, LMFT-S At ABC Counseling Inc. , we’re big...

By Kelly Clarke, LMFT-S The Big Bang Theory Okay, we had our fun — but let’s be honest: some days you need more than memes and decision...

Ever find yourself replaying a conversation from three days ago like it’s the season finale of a drama series? Or spiraling into a...

By Kelly Clarke, LMFT-S Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban At ABC Counseling Inc., we’re big fans of all things quirky, magical,...

Hey there, beautiful weirdos, free spirits, deep feelers, and everyone in between. We’re so thrilled you’ve stumbled upon our little...