Side By Side Counseling

10/06/2025

National Depression Awareness Month -

October is National Depression Month, the time we recognize that there are over 16 million people dealing with this affliction at any given time. The struggle is real. Unlike a few days of being down in the dumps and binge-watching daytime TV in sweatpants, depression profoundly impacts people’s l...

09/15/2025

09/03/2025

Using AI with Therapy -

I was on a walk the other day when someone asked, “My daughter isn’t ready to talk to a therapist, so what do you think about her using Chat GPT for a while?” It took all I had to maintain a neutral face because, unsurprisingly, I have a huge bias in this area. That didn’t […]

08/06/2025

Chat With Comedian Nancy Norton -

We created EepURL as a trackable shortening service for Mailchimp's built-in Twitter integration. At the time, we opened it up to the public, because we felt there weren't enough monkey-based URL shorteners out there.

08/04/2025

Emotions: The Color of Life! -

I delight in emotions. To me they are what makes life vivid and full of color. They can be messy, confusing, or even contradictory. They can provoke smiles or tears, the desire to shrink away or inspire. But I am aware that my attitude is not their norm. They are often misunderstood and for some, [....

06/27/2025

Happy 10th Anniversary! -

Today we celebrate the 10th anniversary of the national legalization of same-sex marriage. This is a major milestone and a reminder that perseverance and passion can make a real difference. This is a celebration of love, respect, and equality. Let this be an inspiration to us all and a reminder to w...

06/19/2025

Tomorrow: Live Interview on Global Podcast -

Out of the blue, I was asked to be interviewed on the Global Podcast Network. If you are at all curious about what might come out of my mouth, you can join me at 1:03 MST on 6/19/25 or listen later at the link below. I have one day to prepare so who knows what […]

06/16/2025

Psychedelic Support Services -

After a challenging, inspiring, and life-changing year, I am thrilled to announce that I have received my certification in psychedelic support services. Thank you to all of those who have patiently tolerated scheduling hurdles to accommodate classes and groups, those who helped me determine how to a...

05/08/2025

Facing Stormy Times Part IV -

I want you all to know that I truly try to practice what I preach and implement the steps as often as I can. The personal benefits are noticeable- they have protected my heart from becoming hardened, I have not collapsed into despair, and there is a constant invitation to show up as my best […]

03/24/2025

Facing Stormy Times Part III: A New Way -

I see stormy times as phoenix moments- times when established ways or previous contributions are shown to be outdated. The adversity then catalyzes change. Every hero’s journey follows a similar arc: they must get kicked out of the nest and face a bunch of obstacles before they are worthy or capab...

02/25/2025

Facing Stormy Times: Part II- Seductive Mindsets -

During hard times, there are tempting mindsets that can easily overtake us. If you doubt it, you can peek at social media or the news cycles and you’ll find people vehemently professing fury, all is lost, or desperation. While likely said with the best of intentions, they yield toxic fruit. This n...

01/30/2025

Seminar on Sunday! How to Face Stormy Times -

The destabilizing mandates from the Trump administration in the last two weeks have already taken a toll. I have heard voices of many who are struggling with harmful impacts to their mental, physical, and spiritual well-being. In response, I’m offering a free seminar this Sunday from 9:00-11:00 a....