TOM RHODES, LMFT

I know how much depression can hurt. It is perhaps the stickiest and most draining of all the emotional states of being. It can feel downright soul-crushing at the more intense end of the spectrum. Another thing I know about depression is that just as with any other painful state of mind, the lasting relief and healing come about through direct, grounded, authentic and warm curiosity and care. From within the bubble of a depressed state, this can be very difficult at first t

Have you noticed that the inner critic, your inner critic, has something to say? In fact, it often has A LOT to say. What is this voice? What does it want and where does it come from?! You may have noticed, it tends to spring up at a moment’s notice when you experience/do/say/don’t do/don’t say something that SHOULD have gone otherwise.. In fact, if you hear the word ‘should’ come up in your mind’s self-talk, chances are it is this mysterious, powerful, and highly elusive inn

1) Working with thoughts and beliefs You may know this as the traditional 'talk therapy'. Basically, this is where we explore both your current life situation that has brought you to seek therapy, and begin to connect the dots between what is not working in your life, and your past experiences and relationships including the early, most influential ones. The most powerful part of this prong of holistic psychotherapy is becoming aware of the thoughts (usually about yourself an