Stoa Life, LLC

Stoa Life, LLC At Stoa Life, Modern Psychotherapy meets Timeless Philosophy. We're a team of Specialists who use ev

Our practice specializes in using CBT to treat individuals, couples, and families. We offer comprehensive services dealing with:

-Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
-Anxiety
-Depression
-Addictions
-Career Counseling
-ACoA

At Stoa Life our goal is to help you not just feel better but actually get better…

Contact us now for a free consultation.

Anxiety is generally unhelpful—but not always.In small amounts, it can actually serve a purpose.For example, if you’re p...
05/22/2026

Anxiety is generally unhelpful—but not always.

In small amounts, it can actually serve a purpose.

For example, if you’re preparing for a presentation, a low level of anxiety can sharpen your focus. It can help you stay attentive to details and increase your level of engagement.

In that context, it’s useful.

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In small amounts, it can actually serve a purpose. For example, if you’re preparing for a presentation, a low level of anxiety can sharpen your focus. It can help you stay attentive to details and increase your level of engagement. In that context, it’s useful. But in many everyday situations—...

Many people believe that insight is all they need to heal.But insight, while important, is only the beginning. Insight m...
05/13/2026

Many people believe that insight is all they need to heal.

But insight, while important, is only the beginning.

Insight means you understand what you’re feeling—the intensity, the pattern, and how those emotions are affecting your life and your relationships. It gives you awareness and clarity.

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But insight, while important, is only the beginning. Insight means you understand what you’re feeling—the intensity, the pattern, and how those emotions are affecting your life and your relationships. It gives you awareness and clarity. That matters. But insight alone does not teach you how to r...

People sometimes say that trauma survivors are “holding on to their trauma.”But that’s not quite accurate. What often ke...
05/07/2026

People sometimes say that trauma survivors are “holding on to their trauma.”

But that’s not quite accurate.

What often keeps someone stuck are the beliefs that formed around the traumatic event.

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But that’s not quite accurate. What often keeps someone stuck are the beliefs that formed around the traumatic event. For example, someone who has experienced a sexual violation may come away with a deeply painful belief: “This was my fault.” “I’m dirty.” That belief becomes foundational...

One of the first skills I help clients develop is learning to monitor their thinking.Why? Because our thoughts and belie...
04/29/2026

One of the first skills I help clients develop is learning to monitor their thinking.

Why?

Because our thoughts and beliefs strongly influence our emotions and behaviors. If you don’t know what you’re thinking, it becomes very difficult to change how you feel or how you respond.

So we start with a very simple process.

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Why? Because our thoughts and beliefs strongly influence our emotions and behaviors. If you don’t know what you’re thinking, it becomes very difficult to change how you feel or how you respond. So we start with a very simple process. When you notice that you’re upset: Notice the emotional reac...

One difficult truth about choosing a life partner is this: love is not enough.I often work with clients who deeply love ...
04/22/2026

One difficult truth about choosing a life partner is this: love is not enough.

I often work with clients who deeply love the person they’re dating, even though they recognize significant problems—drinking issues, uncontrolled anger, or patterns that conflict with their own values.

When I ask about these concerns, the response is often the same:

“I know they have things to work on, but I believe they’ll eventually become the partner they could be.”

Unfortunately, choosing a life partner based on who someone might become is a very risky strategy.

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I often work with clients who deeply love the person they’re dating, even though they recognize significant problems—drinking issues, uncontrolled anger, or patterns that conflict with their own values. When I ask about these concerns, the response is often the same: “I know they have things t...

Many people believe that insight alone is enough to create real changeBut insight is only the first step. Insight means ...
04/17/2026

Many people believe that insight alone is enough to create real change

But insight is only the first step.

Insight means understanding and appreciating what you are feeling, how intense those emotions are, and how they influence your behavior. It also means recognizing how your behavior affects the people around you.

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But insight is only the first step. Insight means understanding and appreciating what you are feeling, how intense those emotions are, and how they influence your behavior. It also means recognizing how your behavior affects the people around you. That awareness is important. In fact, it’s essenti...

Beating anxiety one small step at a timeThey need incremental action. I once worked with a client who had intense anxiet...
04/09/2026

Beating anxiety one small step at a time

They need incremental action.

I once worked with a client who had intense anxiety about eating in public places. When she was in a crowded restaurant, she became so self-conscious about how she was being perceived that she would become nauseous and sometimes even throw up.

Part of our work involved addressing the unhelpful thoughts driving her anxiety. But insight alone was not enough. We also had to retrain her experience through gradual exposure.

So we started small.

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They need incremental action. I once worked with a client who had intense anxiety about eating in public places. When she was in a crowded restaurant, she became so self-conscious about how she was being perceived that she would become nauseous and sometimes even throw up. Part of our work involved....

When Distress Gets Mistaken for DisorderOne of the most common mistakes I see parents make is confusing distress with de...
04/03/2026

When Distress Gets Mistaken for Disorder
One of the most common mistakes I see parents make is confusing distress with decompensation.

A young adult feels discouraged.
They lack confidence.
They struggle when things get hard.

And immediately the question becomes:
“What diagnosis are we missing?”
“Should they see another psychiatrist?”
“Do they need more medication?”

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One of the most common mistakes I see parents make is confusing distress with decompensation. A young adult feels discouraged. They lack confidence. They struggle when things get hard. And immediately the question becomes: “What diagnosis are we missing?” “Should they see another psychiatrist?...

Winning the Argument, Losing the RelationshipI often see clients stuck in silent standoffs with family members or friend...
03/25/2026

Winning the Argument, Losing the Relationship

I often see clients stuck in silent standoffs with family members or friends.

A disagreement happened. Feelings were hurt. Words were exchanged. And now… nothing.

No one reaches out.
No one apologizes.
No one makes the first move.

Because each person is waiting for the other to go first.

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I often see clients stuck in silent standoffs with family members or friends. A disagreement happened. Feelings were hurt. Words were exchanged. And now… nothing. No one reaches out. No one apologizes. No one makes the first move. Because each person is waiting for the other to go first. It become...

Many wives tell me they feel “disconnected” from their husbandsWhen I ask what they mean, they often say something like:...
03/19/2026

Many wives tell me they feel “disconnected” from their husbands
When I ask what they mean, they often say something like:

“He won’t talk about his emotions.”
“I can’t get him to open up.”
“He just gives one-word answers when I try to talk.”

This is a very common concern. But there are several important issues buried inside it that often go unnoticed.

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When I ask what they mean, they often say something like: “He won’t talk about his emotions.” “I can’t get him to open up.” “He just gives one-word answers when I try to talk.” This is a very common concern. But there are several important issues buried inside it that often go unnoti...

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