Resources

Clients who take advantage of resources outside of therapy make lasting progress. Please let me know if you have any questions or what you’d add to my list!

Books

Want to know some of my favorite reads for mental, spiritual, social, and emotional health? All ages welcome!

Apps

Everything from mindfulness, to mood trackers, to couples communication.

Downloads

Practical handouts and downloads to support your own professional development. I know how satisfying it feels to find a resource already made.

Media

Some of my most shared links to podcasts, YouTube videos, or other helpful websites. CCC assumes no responsibility for the content listed here; these are a courtesy to you and may change or be deleted.

901 Assistance

Huge list of local community support — including everything from housing to mentoring— compiled by One-to-One ministries.

Instagram

Follow CCC on Insta! I have a lot of fun making mental health content and sharing from peers all over.

Facebook

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I love “anger management” work with both adult

I love “anger management” work with both adults and kids! Can you hear the difference in these examples? Even the phrase anger management is not my favorite. The first approach is an attempt to control a person’s emotions and behavior- to eliminate the responses we don’t want. The second approach is an attempt to care for the person- to increase our understanding of where their emotions are coming from and support healing.

In my experience, it takes a lot of practice and s

In my experience, it takes a lot of practice and self-regulation to feel comfortable with couples. I hope it’s encouraging to new therapists to know that we all felt that way! 😊#mentalhealth #therapistsofinstagram #familytherapy #couplestiktok #couplescounseling #marriagecounseling #therapytiktok

Sorry its giving referral. #mentalhealth #therapis

Sorry its giving referral. #mentalhealth #therapistsofinstagram #therapyhumor #therapymemes

Shared with both consent and enthusiasm 😂 Somet

Shared with both consent and enthusiasm 😂 Sometimes I find that kids rise to the behavioral expectation that I have of them. And often times they exceed it! I’ve seen kids that have been labeled “pretty much hopeless” at school learn songs on their own. I have witnessed kids have a completely different week after one hour of being believed in, cared for, held accountable, celebrated, and treated with respect.

If we believe that children often act how they feel for GOOD reason… we are right on target.

#mentalhealth #playtherapist #secureattachment #playtherapy #traumainformed #emotionalawareness #familytherapy #playtherapistsofinstagram #musictherapy #steeldrum

❌ It’s a hard pass. #therapistsofinstagram #ad

❌ It’s a hard pass. #therapistsofinstagram #adhd #adhdawareness #playtherapist #playtherapy #parenting #therapyhumor

As adults, we have to get more creative and use lo

As adults, we have to get more creative and use logic -especially- when children can’t. Trying to force adult brain functioning on a dysregulated child does not work. At best, you will have forced compliance. #therapistsofinstagram #playtherapy #playtherapist #mentalhealth #marriageandfamilytherapy #parenting #gentleparenting #playtherapistproblems #therapyhumor #neuroscience

If your goal is solely behavior modification and n

If your goal is solely behavior modification and not addressing your child’s relationship/emotional needs, you are dehumanizing them in a way. Some parents want to know why their kids don’t respect them or want anything to do with them as they age. Sometimes it’s because we have conditioned them with shame, fear, and control rather than teaching trust and respect. In some sad cases it’s too late to restore a relationship, but it’s never too late to learn these skills for your future! #therapistsofinstagram #playtherapy #playtherapist #mentalhealthawareness #marriageandfamilytherapy #parenting #gentleparenting

Lots of germ x in the play room!! #playtherapy

Lots of germ x in the play room!!

#playtherapy #playtherapist #mentalhealth #therapymemes #therapistsofinstagram #playtherapistproblems

Yesterday was a great day in the office!! #therapi

Yesterday was a great day in the office!! #therapistsofinstagram #mentalhealth #playtherapist #playtherapy #mentalhealthawareness #therapymemes #enneagram #enneagram9 #therapygraduation

In my practice I’m open about my recommended par

In my practice I’m open about my recommended parenting style. I advocate for an authoritative style that is knowledgeable of child development and utilizes co-regulation. This includes self-awareness, setting natural consequences, and creating firm + loving structure when children test for protection. Attachment research, neuroscience, and my (plus many respected others’) experience working with families supports these recommendations.

It’s relevant to be clear about my personal beliefs regarding every person being worthy of care no matter what. This includes children. Please don’t sacrifice a genuine relationship with your kids on the altar of being right. #mentalhealth #playtherapist #secureattachment #playtherapy #marriageandfamilytherapy #parenting #family

I don’t think that’s the reason!😄 #mentalhe

I don’t think that’s the reason!😄 #mentalhealth #socialanxiety #generalanxiety #anxiety #emotionalawareness #therapistsofinstagram #therapyhumor

Did you know that there’s a thing called couple

Did you know that there’s a thing called couple negative override? When we aren’t in a secure place and something triggers us at home, negative override whispers to us things like, “see, he would rather be gone,” or “wow, you deserve better she will never change.”

The antidote to negative override is to recall the truth. I remember how just yesterday my spouse made me a latte -unprompted- and was very supportive. This balances and soothes the contempt or criticism that can pop up fast. Now I’m in a better place to address what I’m hurt about in a way my partner can hear.

#mentalhealth #marriagecounseling #therapistsofinstagram
#marriageandfamilytherapy #couplescounseling #avoidantattachment

😃This is certainly not an exhaustive list and I

😃This is certainly not an exhaustive list and I’m sure other play therapists have excellent ideas that I haven’t thought of! Two others I’m very fond of are floor is lava rocks down the hallway or picking a silly way to walk down the hallway to our parent. Sometimes the beginner ways can work, sometimes not. Other play therapists: what ways do you say bye at the end of session? #playtherapy #playtherapist #gentleparenting #secureattachment #attachmentparenting #careerdevelopment

Getting creative is the easiest way to teach kids

Getting creative is the easiest way to teach kids things. They understand the lesson so much faster and remember it better! I can use this puppet ONE TIME and from then on we make jokes about how sassy or rude he/she can be! It’s also a safe jumping off point to discuss serious things without triggering a childs fight/flight. #mentalhealth #playtherapist #playtherapy #therapyhumor #therapymemes #therapytiktok #familytherapy #gentleparenting

The healthiest people I know live with what we cal

The healthiest people I know live with what we call a “coherent narrative. “ This means that we have processed our past. This means we are able to express our feelings and put them in specific moments in our factual history. Another skill I’ve worked on over the last year is labeling how my body responds to triggers in the moment, understanding why (history of this), and then regulating in real time. This is a lifelong process and skill that contributes to mental health! #mentalhealthawareness #therapistsofinstagram #trauma #healing #emotionalintelligence #therapymemes #traumarecovery #therapistproblems

This is why we cant have nice things!! 😄 #shari

This is why we cant have nice things!! 😄 #sharingiscaring #halloween #mentalhealth #therapymemes #therapyhumor #therapistsofinstagram #playtherapist #playtherapy

Distress tolerance is at an all time low on my way

Distress tolerance is at an all time low on my way home from work after a long day😄 Therapists are people too! #mentalhealth #therapymemes #licensedprofessionalcounselor #therapyhumor #therapistsofinstagram

I often work with adoptive and foster families. Fe

I often work with adoptive and foster families. Feedback older adoptees give is that they want their TRUE story including the pain, sadness, and loss to be included in the family’s story. A day that was potentially a dream come true for an adoptive parent could be the worst day of that child’s and their birth family’s lives. It is our responsibility as adults to honor their story and be brave enough to process it with them.
#mentalhealth ealth #therapymemes #familytherapy #playtherapy py #adoption #adoptivefamily #therapistsofinstagram

There are many reasons why the initial therapy pho

There are many reasons why the initial therapy phone consult is brief! One of the main ones is because it’s not appropriate to have a professional opinion on anyone’s life before they have signed the informed consent/policies. Another is that frankly I don’t know you at all and my advice could be horrible if I’m just winging it and don’t have the full picture yet. #mentalhealth #licensedprofessionalcounselor #professionaldevelopment #therapyhumor #therapymemes

All family systems strive to return to what they c

All family systems strive to return to what they consider normal or “homeostasis.“ This can be helpful (in times of crisis in returning to a routine) but it can also be harmful. If one or more family members are trying to change for the better, the family feels the discomfort of change. This person can become the Scapegoat in the family. Sometimes absolutely a person makes bad choices and this needs to be addressed an an individual. However, a lot of the time, the bad choices or what appears to be odd or bad behavior has more to do with what’s going on in the entire family than just one individual. Sometimes one person‘s actions or words are highlighting a problem that the family does not want to or isn’t ready to fix. #familytherapy #playtherapy #emotionalintelligence #therapist #boundaries #teenage #mentalhealth

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