Getting Therapy in Routt County: A Guide to Common Therapy Types in Steamboat Springs and Nearby Cities

Therapy in Colorado Routt County, with its breathtaking natural beauty and a culture centered around outdoor activities, offers many reasons to love living here. However, living in this rural setting doesn’t mean immunity from mental health challenges. Many residents from Steamboat Springs to Hayden experience struggles such as stress, anxiety, depression, and trauma. Social isolation, […]

How Does Therapy Help in the Treatment of Depression?

Depression is more than sadness—it’s a signal from the inner self that something is unresolved. From a psychodynamic perspective, depression often emerges as a response to unmet emotional needs and unresolved conflicts rooted in early relationships. These early experiences shape how we perceive ourselves and the world. When those perceptions are steeped in feelings of […]

Raising Resilient Kids in a Bubble-Wrapped World: A Case Against Gentle Parenting

Save your self from childhood trauma with the help of Dr. Nicole McGuffin

Imagine a world where every child feels unconditionally loved, never experiences frustration, and always gets what they want. Sounds perfect, right? But what if this utopia actually stunts our children’s growth? Gentle parenting has surged in popularity, promising a kinder, more connected approach to raising children. But as we embrace this philosophy, are we inadvertently […]

Relationship Abuse and PTSD: How to Heal from Trauma

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Most people think of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) as a condition that is only suffered by military veterans or people who have experienced a horrific event. However, relationship abuse can also cause PTSD in its victims.   If you are a survivor of relationship abuse, then you know how traumatic it can be. The emotional […]