Part 1: Desire Desire is defined as a strong feeling of wanting or wishing that something would happen. Desire is very much energized by anticipation of positive interactions and excitement. Freedom of choice is a must and you need to take care of yourself before…
Author: Jessie Shepherd, LCMHC
Jessie Shepherd is a Mental Health Counselor and owner of Blue Clover Therapy in Utah. She has a Masters Degree in Mental Health Counseling from the University of Phoenix and a Bachelors degree in Psychology from the University of Utah. Her focus is treating trauma, eating disorders and adjustment issues in adults, adolescents, children and their families. She utilizes Dialectic Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Play Therapy, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT).
Sex Life Makeover: Introduction
The love season is upon us and with roughly 63% of the population is not satisfied with their sex life, it is time for a makeover. Based on the scaffolding in Foley, Kope, and Sugrue’s 2012 book “Sex Matters for Women” , we will be reviewing the…
Stop Messing with my Thermostat
Is there someone in your life that seems to be able to get under your skin no matter what? You may even be thinking there is something wrong with you that makes you so easily moved by them. But instead of focusing on self doubt…
Simple ways to strengthen your relationship
At times we forget that relationships take work- all the time. Not just when things are going bad or one of you is struggling. Even when times are good it is important that you take the time to acknowledge the importance of the relationship and…