Momentum Counseling & Psychotherapy

02/25/2026

Tribalism vs. compassion, part 2 of 3.

This article discusses how to survive and thrive in a divided society and how to develop more compassion in your life.

02/13/2026

Are you trying to make sense out of a chaotic and unstable world?

This article discusses how to survive and thrive in a divided society and how to develop more compassion in your life.

09/10/2025

Resisting your uncomfortable feelings only makes them worse.

Are You Happy — And What To Do If You're Not | Alan WattsAlan Watts breaks down why chasing happiness doesn't work—and what to do instead. A powerful reminde...

07/07/2025

10/08/2024

Sometimes therapy, like all forms of growth, is uncomfortable.

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/perfectionism/202407/why-psychotherapists-dont-give-advice?fbclid=IwY2xjawFyguVleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHSODjY1oEjyAVZElRhraWsIyMERpY7oH3hfoo8RAcOEQjqKchnTugv_6Hw_aem_T-vOrJNEr4kvSOFdrzr2qg

Therapists don't provide advice but use treatment to help their patients address their inability to accept advice from their loved ones and peers.

09/24/2024

https://momentum-avl.com/how-to-spot-a-narcissist/

This article discusses how to detect narcissistic traits in others and how to avoid narcissists in your life.

09/23/2024

Our emotional well-being should always be evaluated within the context of our environment.

09/19/2024

Finding our authentic Self is often one of the most profound outcomes of therapy. But what is the "false" self, and how does it develop?

Today, we’re delving into a profound question of authenticity through the lens of a psychoanalyst Donald Winnicott’s theory of the True Self and the False Se...

09/16/2024

Are you overwhelmed and confused by the deep divisions in our society, and don't necessarily identify with a particular "tribe"?

Lisa Knudson LCSW and I are really excited to launch our new 8-week online education and discussion group, "Finding Truth and Connection in a Highly Polarized Society". This group focuses on providing a safe place to rationally discuss these sensitive issues without fear of being outcast for holding viewpoints that don't fit neatly into a box.

There will be an education component that focuses on understanding the sources of these divisions and honing critical thinking skills that aid in truth-seeking in a world awash in conflicting information, as well as a discussion component in which participants can talk about their struggles and how to connect with others in meaningful ways amidst the division.

If this resonates with you, see below for registration information!

07/26/2024

Overcompensation: the attempt to hide internal deficits by hyper-focusing on external achievements, accolades, and possessions.

Narcissists hide, both from themselves and others, serious deficits in their self-image, and overcompensate by exhibiting manipulativeness.