Wow............is it 2008 already? Life sure does fly by when you are busy. I am so glad I went into private practice. This time last year I was a little panicked about whether I could make a living on my own. I want to say it was the best professional career decision I made last year. It is so easy to get stuck in a place out of fear of failure (this applies to any area of life). I seem to have so much wisdom coming my way lately. I saw a poster which said "The only failure is not trying" then a friend sent me an email which told me to "stop watching life and start living it"..............Thanks Tull! I hope that anyone who happens to read this finds some wisdom to apply to their own lives from these quotes. My earlier life had often been filled with the fear of failure or an unwillingness to take risks.......I am so glad to be 40+ and finally living. With this I realize that I will still fail sometimes................but it does not make me a failure.

One aspect of my private practice which is different than most is that I provide telephone counseling for people who cannot, for reasons of proximity or a busy lifestyle, attend an in office session. I have discovered that some people are more willing to share themselves more deeply this way. Sexual Abuse victims are often carrying so much shame that the ability to talk without having to initially be seen gives them the courage to eventually come into the office. Of course, there are limitiations to this type of therapy, the most notable being that my clients cannot see my expressions which often support that I mean what I say. I am happy to help in whatever way works best for my clients.

Has anyone else cried when they heard the song "Alyssa Lies". This song gets to me. It is such a reminder that there are so many children in this world living in personal hells. It make me want to go hug my kids and neve let them go. I wish people would realize that these kids are so scared and confused by adults taking their problems out on them.

Ok--this was my first rant, probably won't be the last about children.

I am excited to announce that my website is up and running with only a couple of typo's to call my web designer about. Check it out for all the services I offer and to know more about me. I appreciate feedback.

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Laura