I hold a Master’s Degree in Psychology. I am licensed in both Illinois as a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC), and in Texas as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC). Because psychology is dynamic and evolving... . read more...
Dear Insecure Girl,
You are beautiful. You are unique. You are intuitive. You are loved. You are special. You are cared for. You are lovely. You are precious. You are kind. You are strong. You are radiant. You are important. You are forgiven. You are protected. You are empowered. You are chosen. You are capable. You are intelligent. … Continue reading »
Change the way you see, not the way you look.
She only gave away her power by thinking she didn’t have any. In order for her to achieve what she wanted in life, she had to take complete responsibility for her actions. She realized that when she stopped blaming others for her problems, people no longer had power over her life. She owned up to … Continue reading »
The best version of herself.
She started being herself, genuinely and proudly. She embraced that individual inside herself that had ideas, strengths and beauty like no one else. She allowed herself to be the person she knew could be – the best version of herself – on her terms. Watch my video and take the self-esteem self-quiz. Carrie Tell me … Continue reading »
Invisible Scars.
The tongue has no bones but is strong enough to break a heart. People who were verbally abused as children grow up to be self-critical adults prone to depression and anxiety. Choose your words wisely. The effects can be devastating. Tell me your story. Carrie
Someone I loved once gave me a box full of darkness.
It took me years to understand that this, too was a gift. ~Mary Oliver Tell me your story. Carrie
Cheer up sweet, beautiful girl.
You are going to be in love again and it will be magnificent. Tell me your story. Carrie
Breakfast Club
Thirty years ago , The Breakfast Club met in Saturday-morning detention at Shermer High School in Illinois. Dear Mr. Vernon … We accept the fact that we had to sacrifice a whole Saturday in dentition for whatever it was we did wrong. But we think you’re crazy to make us write an essay telling you … Continue reading »
Sometimes things have to go wrong before they can go right.
Sometimes we have to let the wrong people walk out before we allow the right people to walk in. Sometimes we have to feel weak in order to know what it’s like to feel strong. Sometimes you have to be broken to realize you’ll never be shattered. Sometimes you have to “be in like” before … Continue reading »
