Its been a "National Geographic" week! During the summer, I keep a few goldfish outside in a small pond in our backyard. They are great at keeping the pond water free of insects and mosquito larve. Today I brought the fish inside and introduced them to their new home and new roomate, a snail. This past week at school we have encountered a praying mantis, baby frog and baby snapping turtle, all on the playground. The kids somehow find these tiny creatures nestled in the gras

What an exciting summer! Without further adieu, my very own private practice has been born in quaint little downtown Antioch, Illinois. This is a bucket list item people! I am so excited to do so many things in the counseling world, start up some new groups, new ways of helping people, writing. Hearing people's stories. Delving into topics that I think are underrepresented in the social work field; teaching social skills, weaning from technology, women's groups and infert