Written By Ashley Gray, LCSW, MFTC As a therapist, I understand that my clients eventually want to get to a place where they don't see me again or at least see me less frequently. It is totally understandable. Eventually, clients want to apply that work on their own without regularly going to therapy While the length of time that you spend in therapy depends on so many different factors (original concerns, life circumstances, trauma, etc) there are some things that can help y

Written By Ashley Gray, LCSW, MFTC (Licensed Couples Therapist) The worst has happened. The person that you thought you could trust more than anyone has hurt you deeply. This may have caused you to doubt whether or not you can trust them about anything. You might question your judgement, the nature of your relationship and you wonder if they ever really loved you if they could do something like this. Understandably, you may not feel emotionally close to them at a time like th

Ashley Gray, LCSW, MFTC Some people pursue therapy intensives hoping that will be the only intensive that they will have to do. And that might be the case for them. However, if you have tried one therapy intensive and you think it might be time for another, you might be right. If you're unsure of what a therapy intensive is, it is a 3-6 hour day or sometimes multiple days that are focused on you and your therapy related concerns. This day can be focused on one presented conce

Written By Ashley Gray, LCSW, MFTC Perfectionism is rampant in our culture. It is often the solution offered to women when the world doesn't make sense. Single? Be the perfect example of a easy going, stunning woman. Not excelling fast enough at work? Refrain from making any mistakes at work. Lonely? Do whatever it takes to make others happy all the time. Poor self-esteem? Diet until you don't know how to listen to your body's cues anymore. It is a "solution" that is cruel an