Michael and David are gay men who met on one of those cringy, yet stimulating hookup apps. They flirted through the app’s messaging system before deciding to meet for lunch. Lunch? I know. How weird is that? What happened to down and dirty meaningless sex? Yes, I’m being facetious. Actually, how thoughtful, refreshing, and lovely to meet for lunch. Michael is a “mature” man. Okay… an older man (he’s sensitive about his age). He is intelligent, accomplished, well-educated, attractive (for his...

At Lieser Counseling Services we are a trauma informed practice.  We draw from a wide variety of therapy modalities, however IFS and EMDR are most utilized when working trauma and PTSD. Our perspective of a trauma informed practice consists of seeing the whole person (the physical self, the spiritual self, the emotional self, and the thinking self).  We create a safe, warm, and welcoming environment that allows you to reconnect to your core self / true self, empowering you to live with...

It’s easy to notice how tense things feel lately. Conversations that once felt simple—about family, community, or what’s happening in the world—can now turn heated in seconds. Many people are carrying frustration, fear, and exhaustion. In a time where it feels like everyone is choosing sides, kindness can feel like a radical act. Kindness doesn’t mean ignoring differences or pretending everything is fine. It means remembering that behind every opinion is a person—often with their own fears,...