Nickie Amerius-Sargeant, MFT

work of art in progress. Treatment works best when we acknowledge and respect that, along with your unique circumstances. Life is complex, and while sometimes there are simple solutions to problems, there is no one theory that has all the answers you need or deserve. Sometimes life thrives between spaces of different modes of experience, where there are fertile and novel perceptions and questions. I have over twenty-five years of experience, a strong background in multiple models of therapy, from CBT to Jungian Analysis. Our work can be brief and strategic or more in depth, which ever meets your needs. Here are some ideas for your use right now:

Research shows that people with close and long term bonds with other people are happier. So do something that will help you deepen and broaden your connections with others. Of course you need to take your personality into account, so for some this might be having a cup of coffee with a friend and for others attending a larger gathering. Do what is energizing and restorative instead of what is draining, like watching reruns of reality TV shows or clicking mindlessly through the Net. Intentionally cultivate gratitude. It is sooo much easier to focus on what we do not have and to take for granted what we do have. Set aside designated time for paying attention to the good stuff. Perhaps it might be when you first wake up, or with your first cup of coffee, or on your drive to work, or just before you shut off the light at night. There is so much to be thankful for; like a good night's rest, the quality of light coming through the window, the taste of coffee, the sound of a child's laughter, etc. Here to your health and well-being, Nickie