Category Archives: Counseling

Seasonal mood changes

Posted on October 8, 2011 by MarieLouise Dodson, MA, LMHC/Psychotherapist

The fall has arrived! As the days are getting shorter, the rainy, grey and foggy days – especially in this part of the world – are more frequently visiting, and the long winter nights are waiting to “knock on the … Continue reading →

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Within a few hours….

Posted on January 1, 2011 by MarieLouise Dodson, MA, LMHC/Psychotherapist

Within a few hours, in this part of the world, we are welcoming a new year, 2011. A couple days before Christmas, I took a picture of the sunset from the window of my son’s house in Sweden, and with … Continue reading →

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An act of profound faith

Posted on December 7, 2010 by MarieLouise Dodson, MA, LMHC/Psychotherapist

Every time I meet with a new patient, I feel the deepest respect, compassion, and empathy for how their hope, although often hidden behind overwhelming feelings and longing for emotional and relational healing, is stronger than the fear of seeking … Continue reading →

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The worried mind

Posted on August 15, 2010 by MarieLouise Dodson, MA, LMHC/Psychotherapist

Generalized Anxiety If you belong to the 7 % of men and women who are experiencing the challenging problem known as generalized anxiety disorder (GAD), you worry about many different things – or you worry about everything – not only … Continue reading →

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The Present Moment

Posted on August 7, 2010 by MarieLouise Dodson, MA, LMHC/Psychotherapist

Mindful living – Be grateful to everyone Christian, one of my patients, was upset and hurt to the point of tears, when he began talking about his recent trip to Florida together with his wife, their two children, and his … Continue reading →

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Redefining our relationship with depression

Posted on August 6, 2010 by MarieLouise Dodson, MA, LMHC/Psychotherapist

A few years ago, a colleague of mine mentioned Julie Fast’s hands-on book ” Get It Done When You’re Depressed” http://www.juliefast.com when we were discussing the many faces of depression, and what books would be helpful to suggest for reading. I … Continue reading →

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Addictions – For better or for worse?

Posted on August 1, 2010 by MarieLouise Dodson, MA, LMHC/Psychotherapist

Alcohol, in all its different forms, is a substance used all over the globe for a variety of reasons: to optimize the experience of a gourmet meal and as a tool for entertainment and socializing; as a means to reduce … Continue reading →

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Trauma Therapy

Posted on June 23, 2010 by MarieLouise Dodson, MA, LMHC/Psychotherapist

Throughout my professional career, counting back 35 years, I have met with an uncountable number of people seeking therapy for a multitude of reasons. All of them have had one common goal: to get help to heal their wounds, some … Continue reading →

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