Have you ever felt like you and your partner needed some help with your relationship? Couples counseling is an extremely beneficial experience to have with your partner however for many it can feel scary, overwhelming and you may not see the point. In this episode, Tim is joined again with Alena Ericksen to talk about what couples counseling really looks like and how it works. Our hope in this episode is to decrease some unknowns about the process so people can feel encouraged to get this kind of support when needed. Check it out!

In this episode Tim is joined by therapist intern Sydney Smith. Sydney has just graduated with her Masters of Social Work and is about to get her own license to do therapy. Tim and Sydney talk about some pros of working with an intern still in school and how years of experience isn't always everything.

Have you ever heard someone say something like "I need my desk organized, I'm so OCD!" Maybe you've even said something like that. In this episode, Tim is joined by Becky Steinfels to discuss Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, what it actually looks like as a diagnosis and treatments often associated with it. Check it out!

Join us in this episode as Tim meets back up with Counseling Center Clinical Director Karen Talbot as they discuss Dialectical Behavior Therapy. What is it? Where does it come from? Why is it one of both Karen and Tim's favorite therapy modalities? Listen to the episode to find out these answers and other valuable information on the subject!

Join us as we continue our conversation on faith crises and transitions from the view point of the family and friends of the person in the transition, a topic that is very close to my heart. In this episode we discuss how we can mourn this loss while still being loving unconditionally and continue to connect with this person we care about. It was a pleasure having these conversations with Maren and I look forward to doing more episodes with her in the future. Check it out!

In this episode Tim is joined by faith specialist Maren Swensen to discuss faith crises and transitions. This will be a two part episode in which part 1 discusses the individual experience and how one can navigate it effectively. Part 2 will focus on how the individual's family and friends can be supportive. Check it out!

Love is in the air in this special Valentine's Day themed episode. Tim recruits his sweetheart and fellow mental health therapist, Jessica Fisher Champlin to go over their top five relationship skills. Wisdom is shared and sparks fly as they talk about what they intentionally do to enrich their relationship.

In this episode, Tim is joined by Dr. Jon Ahern to speak to those who may not have had an effective experience in therapy or who may feel hesitant to try therapy. During the episode, Jon and Tim discus the efficacy of therapy and the value of finding a therapist that's the right "fit."