Welcome to Hope

We all want to be happy, but the reality is "being happy" is only temporary. However, living a joy-filled life is possible even during difficult times. Listen as Rich talks about one way to live a joy-filled life. 

Here at LifeTree Counseling we have a team waiting to help people. Our goal with these bonus episodes is for you to get to know them and learn along the way. Please enjoy this introduction to Aimee Steffen

Join Rich as he talks about depression. Listen as he discusses some strategies for managing it and learning how to think more positively.

Do you want to increase your self-confidence? Join Rich as he discusses the importance of self-confidence in life. In this conversation, Rich identifies a little-known aspect of self-confidence, called "self-efficacy". That can help you to build self-confidence and be the kind of person you want to be. If you know someone who could benefit from this episode please share.

Do you enjoy being in nature? Or perhaps you are looking for ways for more ways to regulate your mental health. Listen as special guest Jonathan Irish talks about how nature can actually improve your mood and your mental health. Jonathan is a registered Horticultural Therapist and provides great insight into why and how we often feel better when we are connected to nature. If you are in the Wiscon...

Do you feel stuck? Do you feel like you may never get out of a stressful or traumatic situation? Or maybe you've wondered why some people can go through difficult times and seemingly come out the other side with ease while others seem to have a much more difficult time? Listen as Rich discusses the traits that allows an individual to be emotionally resilient.

Join Rich as he has another conversation with Johnny Fernandes. I’m this episode they discuss the substance use epidemic. Including some shocking statistics and things that can be done to help prevent individuals from being trapped in the vicious cycle of substance use.

Join Rich as he has an important conversation about Self-Harm/Suicide with special guest Johnny Fernandes. In this episode, Rich and Johnny discuss some important differences between Self-Harm and Suicide, as well as get into some alarming statistics and finally discuss some options for treatment and prevention.  Johnny Fernandes is a partner with the Idaho Suicide Prevention Coalition and wo...

In our second episode on stigmas in mental health we have a discussion on the stigma of emotions. In this episode, we talk about the value of emotions and the distorted view that we have of them. Do emotions make you weak? Does it just mean you are being dramatic? Join us as we discuss these questions.

We have a come a long way in our views on mental health, but there is still a stigma that exists. Join us as we embark on a conversation about some of the stigma remaining in our culture today. In this episode, Rich and Whitney discuss the stigma present for first responders and other similar professions.

Here at Lifetree Counseling we have a who team waiting to help people. Our goal with these bonus episodes is for you to get to know them and learn along the way. Please enjoy this introduction to our  professional at the Scottsdale location, Sports Counseling and Athlete Mental Wellness, Maddie McLean. 

Anxiety is something people seek counseling for often. But the question is, is it normal? Why seek help if it is normal? Todays episode has Rich explain and engage in conversation with our Editor and Producer Whitney about what anxiety is, what it looks like, and why people come to counseling for it. 

Here at Lifetree Counseling we have a who team waiting to help people. Our goal with these bonus episodes is for you to get to know them and learn along the way. Please enjoy this introduction to our Podcast producer, editor, and Geriatric Specialist, Whitney McShane. 

Here at Lifetree Counseling we have a who team waiting to help people. Our goal with these bonus episodes is for you to get to know them and learn along the way. Please enjoy this introduction to our Marriage and Family therapist Alan Ketterling. 

Clinically, Sam and Rich work towards helping those who have OCD and want you to know what it means for you. That also means, how can we help?  Understand what OCD really is and more as your host Rich asks the important questions. Learn about what types of OCD there are what can ERP do with our co-host Sam Lample. 

Start of new podcast with your host Rich and Sam as a production of Lifetree Counseling.