by Ali Barnum | Oct 25, 2022 | Counseling, Mental Health, New Beginnings, Therapy
Have you ever struggled to open up about your mental health needs? It can be challenging to talk about, especially if it’s not something you are used to doing. There are many benefits to understanding your needs and how they change over time. Acknowledge the obstacles...
by Ali Barnum | Jan 17, 2021 | Intention, New Beginnings
Today I want to discuss the importance of finding and maintaining a work-life balance. The New Year is here! I’m sure I am not alone when I say, “Let this be a better year”. With the New Year brings resolutions, cold days and nights and (in my opinion) my favorite...
by Ali Barnum | Mar 19, 2018 | Coping, Counseling, Depression, Happiness, Intention, New Beginnings, Skills, Support, Therapy
Are you feeling it – that Monday vibe that comes around at the beginning of each week? I was talking with my trainer at the gym this morning, and he was saying how he found himself feeling a bit groggy and still in the process of waking up. He also noted that...
by Ali Barnum | Feb 9, 2018 | Coping, Counseling, New Beginnings, Skills, Support, Therapy
Have you ever been so sure that something happened, only to turn around and have someone close to you deny it, insist that you are wrong, and spin a web of lies so intricately that you start to wonder if you are losing your mind? If so, you’ve been gas-lighted....
by Ali Barnum | Jan 15, 2018 | Counseling, Gratitude, Happiness, New Beginnings, Therapy
Folks, I did something scary exciting. Yes, both scary and exciting. I launched my own solo practice! The last four years, I worked my tail off at a group practice. Before that, I found my way in the field by first interning and then working at Lutheran Social...
by Ali Barnum | Oct 4, 2017 | Gratitude, New Beginnings
Welcome to my first blog post. Thanks for being here! The thoughts and experiences I share here are my own. I believe in being real and staying true to my values and beliefs in the life that I live. I do not impose my beliefs onto others. It’s not important for...
