Oftentimes finding one’s purpose and/or meaning is an endeavor that drives life. Without purpose some may feel lost, helpless, or...

Can you think of a time when you were feeling nervous, sad, excited, anxious, or stressed and your instinct was to take a deep, cleansing...

In my therapy room, I have sat across from many clients who were looking for a solution to moving forward from the effect of their...

We know that the holiday season can be joyous and fun, while also stressful and difficult. We want you to feel supported through this...

I see it often in my therapy office: people being negatively influenced by their ideas about what other people think of them. A common...

You know that heated argument that comes up and sends you and your partner arguing in circles for copious amounts of time? The one that...

In my work with students and clients, I’ve noticed a lot of misconceptions around the diagnosis of Borderline Personality Disorder (also...

Becoming a parent can be one of the most scary and exciting times of someone’s life. It is natural for first-time mothers to develop a...

Conflict is inevitable. Whether it be with your friend, partner, family member, or even co-worker, conflict can cause difficult, negative...

As social workers and counselors, it is part of our ethical duty to take a stand against all forms of oppression and to pursue social...

What does it mean to have compassion for yourself and others? We live in a time where compassion for ourselves and others is, needed,...

If you are one of the many people struggling with mental health issues during this dark and difficult time I want to assure you - you are...

We understand and take seriously our ethical obligation as therapists to pursue social change with and on behalf of vulnerable and...

Angela Davis said, “In a racist society, it is not enough to be quietly non-racist, we must be actively anti-racist.” Black people have...

I got my start as a therapist working exclusively with children. I’ve always loved being around kids and working with kids (I tutored,...

Since I was a kid, I’ve spent every year reading as many books as I could get my hands on. Reading has always been one of my favorite...

Fun Fact: FYS Therapist & Owner Jaime has the quote “I will hold myself to a standard of grace, not perfection” tattooed on her leg as a...

Whether we like it or not, the holidays are quickly approaching. The Find Your Shine therapists understand that the holidays can often be...

In the new modern world of dating, we find ourselves taking more chances connecting with others through social media or dating apps....

If you’re a living human being with emotions, you have probably been told to “take a deep breath” before. I have been on the receiving...