Loneliness is one of the most common themes I’m seeing right now — not just in therapy sessions, but in coaching conversations with high-performing professionals, couples, and leaders. And it isn’t always the dramatic, painful kind of loneliness we imagine. More often, it’s subtle. It sounds like: “I’m surrounded by people, but I don’t feel…
Read MoreHave you talked about having a pursuit this holiday season? For some, the pursuit might be to simply survive holiday stress. For others, it may be to save money during the holidays, to set boundaries, or to make Christmas meaningful for your family. Whatever your pursuit is this year, having a plan can bring clarity,…
Read MoreMarriage isn’t something you “complete” — it’s something you continually practice. Even the strongest couples face seasons of miscommunication, stress, or emotional distance. But long-lasting marriages aren’t built on luck; they’re built on intentional habits that strengthen connection day after day. If you’ve ever wondered what truly keeps couples together in a world full of…
Read MoreFor most of my life, I carried a steady fear of heights. It shaped how I moved, what I avoided, and even how I saw myself. But after working intentionally on my self-concept—the quiet story I held about what I was capable of—something unexpected happened: I found myself climbing a glacier. What surprised me most…
Read MorePeople often assume that when someone is successful on paper—growing a business, leading a team, managing a demanding career—they must feel equally steady on the inside. But many of the executives and entrepreneurs I sit with each week describe something different: high responsibility, constant pressure, and a sense of being “always on,” even when they’re…
Read MoreMany parents today are quietly carrying a deep ache — watching their grown sons live at home without clear direction, meaningful friendships, or forward movement. These young men aren’t lazy or broken; they’re lost in a culture that has confused achievement with identity, performance with purpose, and isolation with independence. At The Pursuit Counseling, we…
Read More(& neither is your bartender, golf buddy, or the guys\’ group text) Let’s go ahead and say the thing out loud: Men don’t always do therapy. Or at least, not in a way that looks like therapy. We talk in the barbershop. We vent a little over beers. We let something slip on the golf…
Read MoreWe know that the idea of therapy can feel… intense. Sitting across from someone, talking about your feelings, not knowing where to put your hands — it’s a lot, especially if you’ve never done it before. But what if therapy didn’t have to look like that? What if your first steps toward healing didn’t start…
Read MoreLet’s be real—dealing with insurance is a headache. The calls, the denials, the fine print that somehow never works in your favor. That’s exactly why we don’t take insurance at The Pursuit. Not because we don’t want therapy to be accessible (we do), but because insurance companies get in the way of good therapy. They decide how many…
Read MoreLet’s be honest—when it comes to therapy, the first session can feel like the biggest mountain to climb. Your brain is spinning with questions:What do I say? What if I cry? What if I don’t cry? What if they think I’m too much? Or not enough? Do I lay down? Do I vent? Do I…
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