Welcome!

Welcome to my blog! I'm glad you are here.

What follows in these posts are thoughts and musings that I have during the counselings I do. Many of the things I will share are items I share with my clients who are dealing with depression, anxiety, and marital conflict - common issues that arise in all sectors of American life. Even my family and I have dealt with these issues over the years.

Mental health problems is no respecter of race, religion, social status, income or any other division that you can think of. And the recent pandemic hasn't helped. Even I have felt the weight of the pandemic as I'm sure many of you have. But there can also be a genetic component to some mental health issues, as well as environmental and situational influences. One should never feel like "Well, I'm just weak, "or "If I were just stronger, I would be able to handle this..." Sometimes we all need someone to talk to, and a licensed professional can provide that trained listening ear and offer practical guidance. We don't consider ourselves better than anyone, but we do have some tools in our tool bag that can offer some relief.

As I mention on the first page, nothing on this blog should substitute for a licensed therapist. But maybe you can glean some ideas that can help you along the way. I hope so.

I plan to post at least once a week, but you know what they say about the best laid plans... Some weeks might be a little harder than others. However, if you have a topic you want me to address, please comment, and I will try to discuss it or find someone who will.

Thanks to you all!

Blessings,

Leanne Braddock, LMFT

Licensed Marital and Family Therapist

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