by Stacey Herrera | Jul 5, 2013 | Essays
The thought of being independent in a relationship is something that comes up for my single and partnered clients. The thought of forgoing their independence, giving up their autonomy, and losing their identity causes a lot of anxiety. Some have been conditioned to...
by Stacey Herrera | May 31, 2013 | Blog
This morning started out pretty typical. I got up early (as usual) and made breakfast for the fam (as usual). Once everyone was out of the house I did what I always do, washed dishes. Then since I’d promised myself that I wouldn’t make any excuses about...
by Stacey Herrera | Apr 28, 2013 | Blog
“Everything in the Universe is within you. Ask all from yourself.” – Rumi I love watching people. The way they move. The expressions on their faces. I like to listen to the words they speak, while hearing everything that is unsaid. I see the pain behind...
by Stacey Herrera | Mar 17, 2013 | Blog
I often hear people refer to trust as something that occurs outside of themselves. A transaction that takes place between two or more people. We’ve been conditioned to think that people must “earn” our trust. But I don’t believe the hype. I...
by Stacey Herrera | Mar 10, 2013 | Blog
You ever notice that when people feel guilty (especially if they’re lying) they get the worse case of verbal diarrhea? All of a sudden they begin to answer questions that you haven’t even asked. Their heart begins to race, beads of sweat pepper their brow,...
by Stacey Herrera | Feb 17, 2013 | Blog
“To thine own self be true” – William Shakespeare February is the month when Cupid gets to spread love far and near. Roses are plucked and arranged by the truckload. Chocolate gets melted, molded, and devoured. Men everywhere are given a golden...
