by Joel Wallis | Sep 24, 2026 | Parenting, Suicide Prevention, Teen & Adolescent Therapy
Being a teenager can be a weird in-between. People expect you to make mature decisions, but you still have limited control over many parts of your life. You are trying to manage school, friendships, family expectations, relationships, social media, and decisions about...
by Joel Wallis | Sep 22, 2026 | Children & Play Therapy, Parenting, Suicide Prevention
Talking with our kiddos about mental health can feel intimidating. Talking about suicide or self-harm can feel even harder. “Where do we even start?” is a question I hear often. Many parents worry that they will say the wrong thing, frighten their child, or introduce...
by Joel Wallis | Jun 24, 2026 | Mental Health Education, Men’s Mental Health
One of the questions I find myself asking men in therapy is surprisingly simple: “Who do you talk to when you’re struggling?” The answer is often some version of: “Nobody.” Or maybe: “My wife.” And while there’s nothing wrong with talking to your spouse, what I often...
by Joel Wallis | Feb 12, 2026 | Communication & Conflict, Couples & Marriage Counseling, Personal Growth & Healing
“I just need to trust them again.” It’s a phrase I hear often in therapy, especially when working with couples. And it’s usually followed by a pause. When I gently ask, “What would that look like?” the answer is rarely clear. Trust is foundational in relationships....
by Joel Wallis | Jan 7, 2026 | Mental Health Education, Personal Growth & Healing, Self-Esteem & Confidence
How “Self-Improvement” Can Quietly Turn Into Self-Rejection Many people come into therapy saying they want to work on themselves. They want to grow, feel better, and change patterns that no longer serve them. On the surface, that sounds healthy. But for many people,...
