Shrink Rap

27 Feb

By Carrie Heinze-Musgrove, MA, LCPC, depression, 2 Comments

No diagnosis is required to benefit from therapy.

I see people that simply need help facing extraordinary challenges. People that need a safe place to feel pain, sadness and anger. People that need a plan to move forward. People that need an experienced, compassionate professional to help them without being judgmental. People like you. Tell me your story. Carrie

27 Feb

By Carrie Heinze-Musgrove, MA, LCPC, stress, 4 Comments

Is work stressing you out?

Work related stress develops because you are unable to cope with the demands being placed on you. In short, it’s what you feel when you think you have lost control of things. When work is rewarding and pleasant, it can provide tremendous wealth and fulfillment. However, when work causes unhappiness and stress, it can make … Continue reading »

25 Feb

By Carrie Heinze-Musgrove, MA, LCPC, depression, Comments Off

You’ve had it in you all along.

As much as we try, we cannot control EVERYTHING in our lives. But we have to stop blaming others and ourselves for being victims of bad circumstances, bad luck, or bad childhoods. If you had a less than ideal childhood or your past is filled with mistakes, only you have the power to make certain … Continue reading »

16 Feb

By Carrie Heinze-Musgrove, MA, LCPC, depression, 2 Comments

What do you want from life?

Everyone has different things they are passionate about or dream about having. A good job. A happy marriage. Your own business. Financial freedom. A family. Education. A great social life. Good Health. Meaningful relationships. Wanting something simply isn’t enough. Everyone wants these things. Not everyone gets them. So, the question becomes… “What are you willing … Continue reading »

15 Feb

By Carrie Heinze-Musgrove, MA, LCPC, depression, 2 Comments

You have to save yourself.

Many people get into relationships to fill a void or an emptiness within. We find ourselves in relationships that nourish what is lacking within ourselves. We look for someone to give us something that we haven’t been able to give ourselves. We search for someone holding the missing puzzle piece, to make our puzzle complete. … Continue reading »

12 Feb

By Carrie Heinze-Musgrove, MA, LCPC, relationships, 2 Comments

What does “love yourself first” really mean?

There is an old cliché we’ve all heard many times before which is to “love yourself first”. This is an almost impossible task to learn on your own. It’s not a logical process and most likely you’ve been taught erroneously that loving yourself first is selfish and pathetic. But here’s the deal. You can’t give … Continue reading »

06 Feb

By Carrie Heinze-Musgrove, MA, LCPC, depression, Comments Off

Tell me your story.

It’s just not working. Your friends are quick with advice, but they just don’t get it. You certainly can’t talk to your parents. Your partner is too entrenched in the situation. You have been wanting to make changes but you’re too embarrassed, sad or hurt to talk about it. Maybe it’s time you and I … Continue reading »

05 Feb

By Carrie Heinze-Musgrove, MA, LCPC, depression, 4 Comments

Put your smart phone technology to use.

If you’re suffering from depression you may find yourself spending a lot of time with your phone. Maybe you’re looking at Facebook and noticing all the happy people with their perfect lives, with the selfies and the family pictures that just happen to have that new swimming pool in the background. You’re wondering why you’re … Continue reading »

03 Feb

By Carrie Heinze-Musgrove, MA, LCPC, depression, Comments Off

What’s so funny about therapy?

Don’t get me wrong. Therapy can be painful at times. Confronting and tackling the issues in your life that are holding you back is not always an easy process. But at it’s core, therapy is a conversation. A conversation between you and me with a purpose and a goal. One that spans a range of … Continue reading »

02 Feb

By Carrie Heinze-Musgrove, MA, LCPC, depression, Comments Off

I don’t want you to save me. I want you to stand by my side as I save myself.

Everyone would like to receive caring, emotional support from others when feeling hurt, alone, disappointed, scared or upset. But what is supportive to one person may not be to another. People differ substantially in the type of emotional support that makes them feel better. If you want the right kind of support, you have to … Continue reading »