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We offer support to individuals, couples and families who are in need of emotional healing. We know healing is possible.

Our therapists are experienced in working with betrayal trauma, depression, anxiety, sexually compulsive behaviors and shame.

10/09/2025

Said with all the sass and all the love. Because I realize this is actually a skill that takes developing. I know for many people it’s much easier said than done. I realize that many early childhood experiences factor into the ability to tell the truth.

I *also* know as adults we can practice honesty and integrity. It’s possible when we make choices that injure others, are out of alignment with our values or that we just know are flat out wrong - we can own them and make efforts to atone for them. We can become better people each day. It takes active work. Like getting on the honestly/integrity machine at the gym (to use Dr. Minwalla’s metaphor) but it’s possible.

10/07/2025

I’m a therapist BUT here are 10 things I practice for my emotional health that aren’t therapy. There were so many things I felt like I could add to this list, but these really make a difference for me physically, emotionally, spiritually and relationally.

I’d love to hear what you do outside of therapy that helps your mental health ⬇️⬇️⬇️

09/18/2025

It’s rare that I say always or never, but in this case infidelity always injures others. It’s always paired with an integrity problem and it always involves a lack of considering the impact on other human beings.

It’s possible to heal, but someone has to be willing to name their integrity issue on top of being willing to end their deceptive sexual/relational behaviors. Treatment is intense and necessary.

08/27/2025

Boundaries while your house is on fire are nearly impossible but here’s a few things to consider after betrayal 💜

08/26/2025

Before we can do any of these we need to have a safe space, somewhere that we won’t be interrupted. Somewhere that we can give our time and attention. Therapy can be one of those spaces, but so can a car, a bedroom or an outdoor walk. Too often we jump from listening for a minute right to accountability - but we haven’t actually taken the time to understand the pain, validate it, and connect with something in ourselves that can feel that kind of pain. When we immediately jump to “sorry” the apology falls flat and the words feel shallow. Accountability that happens after we’ve listened, validated and empathized feels significantly different and allows for actual healing.

07/21/2025

We can forgive AND have boundaries. Part of forgiveness IS having boundaries and having effective boundaries actually makes it more possible for forgiveness to happen. Forgiveness is one of the most loving things we can do for ourselves and others - when we are ready. Forgiveness is NOT staying in an abusive relationship. Forgiveness actually is protective, strong and honors our own self.

Sometimes we can think that by not forgiving someone we’re preventing the hurt from happening again. We can’t confuse forgiveness with permissiveness. It’s not saying “this horrific thing that happened is actually okay.” It’s a continued choice to seek personal freedom.

Time does not heal all wounds - it’s an active, intentional process that creates space for our own and others’ humanness.

07/16/2025

Objectification can show up in many different forms. It’s a first step towards dehumanization. It harms both the person engaging in the behavior and the person who is being objectified. The impact is far reaching and sometimes it’s hard to recognize when we’re engaging in it. Essentially anytime we’re treating another person like an object or thing - we’re engaging in objectification.

07/07/2025

If you are living a double life and you need help to make actual, lasting change we can help. All we need from you is willingness, accountability and humility.

DM me the word “READY” and I’ll get you the details for our coaching program to help you stop living a life of secrecy and start living a life of true intimacy and integrity.

01/10/2024

To feel deeply heard is to feel deeply seen and known.

-J💛

Kate Murphy’s book “You’re Not Listening” is packed with insights related to the gift of listening and how we can be better at it.

12/14/2023

Guilt “fits the facts” of a situation when we’ve done something wrong or acted in a way that is incongruent with our values. It does NOT “fit the facts” of a situation when we haven’t done anything wrong.

If you’re curious about what to do when you feel an emotion that doesn’t “fit the facts” one of our favorite tools is a DBT skill called “Opposite Action.” One of our therapists can help walk you through this skill OR you can find a ton of resources online to practice on your own 💛

12/06/2023

If you are someone or know someone who is in need of support with compulsive/entitled sexual behaviors we’d love to have them this weekend at our workshop here in Henderson. This will be held in person in a small group setting. If you’re not in the Vegas area send us a DM and we’d love to get you on the waitlist for our next virtual workshop.

11/17/2023

Boundaries don’t disappear during the holidays. Your needs don’t change with the seasons.

Per Brené: We can be clear and kind.

We can matter to ourselves and others can matter to us too. Remember that boundaries are loving! They prevent resentment from building up by using our voice, not over extending ourselves and advocating for our needs. They are powerful!

Practice being gentle with yourself and those who love you. You may need to repeat your boundary multiple times to a well meaning loved one as they learn to do something new as well.

We can’t wait to hear about your post holiday boundary wins! 💪

Address

2520 Street Rose Pkwy
Las Vegas, NV
89074

Telephone

+17025096504

Website

http://DesertBloomRecovery.org/

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