The Counselor’s Guide to Sustaining Healthy New Year’s Resolutions

As the calendar turns a new page, many of us embark on the journey of setting New Year’s resolutions, often focused on bettering ourselves physically, mentally, or emotionally. These tips will help ensure your resolution will last.  A.J. Garcia, MA, LMFT, QCS The start of a new year symbolizes fresh beginnings, a chance to hit […]

What Does It Really Mean To Be An Introvert or Extrovert?

Most people hear the words “introvert” and “extrovert” and think it relates to social preference, or how much someone enjoys interacting with others. In reality, this understanding couldn’t be more wrong. A.J. Garcia, MA, LMFT, QCS Few people know what the true definitions of “introvert” and “extrovert” really are. They have nothing to do with […]

How to Find A Good Counselor

Are you unhappy and wanting a change? Do you want to talk to someone but aren’t sure where to start? Here are a few easy tips that’ll help you find a good counselor. A.J. Garcia, MA, LMFT, QCS I honestly believe that the relationship between client and counselor is the most important thing in the […]

The Emotion Jar

 Do you avoid undesirable, uncomfortable feelings? Do you push them away and act like they don’t exist? That seems like a good idea, until they all come rushing back at once… A.J. Garcia, MA, LMFT, QCS Sometimes it’s hard to feel emotions. Sometimes they’re just too uncomfortable, too ugly, or too painful to deal with. […]