Rachel Saenger, LPC-S, LMFT-S

When you’re in the early stages of a new relationship, everything can feel both exhilarating and delicate. There’s this underlying worry that saying the wrong thing or expressing a need might somehow disturb the magic you’re feeling. But boundaries aren’t the thing that threatens a new relationship. They’re actually what helps it thrive. What Boundaries Really Mean Let’s start by reframing what boundaries really are. They’re not rules you impose on someone else, and they’re n

Your relationship with your parent or caregiver can significantly dictate how you develop relationships and interact with your environment as an adult. If you grow up in a household where your parents are loving, provide for your basic needs, and offer support and encouragement, you are likely to develop a healthy attachment style.  But when you are brought up in a household where you did not receive this type of care, it can lead to attachment trauma . Here are some common s

You feel like you’ve been stuck in the same routine. You’ve always strived to find a balance between your work life and home life, but your work life seems to be taking over lately. You wake up in the morning, sometimes before your alarm even goes off, eager to start your day. Sure, you love your job, but lately, you feel like you can’t stay on top of all of the work that piles up during the day. Your inbox is always full, your phone is constantly ringing, and the number of t

September is National Recovery Month. For the last 32 years, each September Recovery Month shines a light on the hard work of those on...

We’ve all seen a romantic movie where two people find their “soul mate,” the one person in the world who is “perfect” for them. They persevere through ups and downs until they finally come together and live “happily ever after.” These romantic stories are heartwarming; they make us feel good and encourage us to believe in the power of love. Unfortunately, they also create a false ideal about what genuine relationships are like. How Real Relationships Are Different Relation

May is Mental Health Awareness Month, which means bringing attention and advocacy to the needs around mental health stigma and treatment...