Shrink Rap

08 Jan

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

Are you fighting?

WHAT are you fighting for? Control? Acknowledgement? Appreciation? Respect? Understanding? The need to be right? Happiness? Time? Fidelity? Independence? WHY are you fighting? There’s an old saying ‘you may have won the battle, but you haven’t won the war’. You may win the argument while simultaneously and unwittingly damaging the relationship. Therefore, you really lose … Continue reading »

07 Jan

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

Do you want to stop being a doormat?

Are you the person who, despite your best intentions, allows others walk all over you? Are you as the peacemaker, the sweet one, the “nice” one, the one who doesn’t rock the boat, or the person who never says “no”? Maybe it’s time to change. A common thread among clients who come to me for … Continue reading »

06 Jan

By Carrie Heinze-Musgrove, MA, LCPC, self-esteem, Comments Off

How can anyone love me?

We pretend, don’t we? We put up a fantastic front. We make believe that everything is ok. We want people to think that we are “normal”. But what lies beneath the surface is a person fraught with shame, insecurities, self-doubt, anxieties and fear. Being able to love ourselves can prove to be a nearly impossible … Continue reading »

04 Jan

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

Therapy for feelings of depression?

03 Jan

By Carrie Heinze-Musgrove, MA, LCPC, #self-esteem, Comments Off

Working on improving your self-esteem and confidence?

At its simplest, self-esteem is the extent to which we respect and value ourselves. If you are super-critical or unkind to yourself, your self-esteem is likely to be low. This causes a host of problems; from a lack of confidence, to depression, anxiety, underachievement, addiction, problems with anger, relationships, and self-destructive behaviors. These problems then … Continue reading »

01 Jan

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

It’s all about communication.

Right now there is a person in your life you need to say something to. But you haven’t been able to and so the issue continues. You’re not confident in your ability to get the point across in a positive way. Maybe you’re afraid this person will react in a bad way or have their … Continue reading »

31 Dec

By Carrie Heinze-Musgrove, MA, LCPC, self-esteem, Comments Off

Don’t forget…

Darling, Open your eyes. You are not made up of those words that hurt you. Or that number on the scale. Or the expectations that you feel you will never meet. You are made up of nothing more than you. Simply, beautifully, wonderfully, uniquely you. You are a lovely and complex soul. An individually fascinating … Continue reading »

29 Dec

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

Sometimes you know a relationship must end.

When it becomes an obstacle for happiness instead of a source of happiness, and there is no longer a way or a will to fix it, then you must ask why you are in it. Ending relationships is a painful proposition. The emotions, the history, the friends and family you share it with, the fear … Continue reading »

27 Dec

By Carrie Heinze-Musgrove, MA, LCPC, stress, 1 Comment

Reactions.

Contrary to popular belief, stressors are not the cause of your problems. Your REACTION to stressors determines whether you cope well or cope poorly. How people tolerate stress and instability can vary. Whether your stress is a result of major life changes or the cumulative effects of minor everyday hassles, it is how you react … Continue reading »