What is normal?
A common question I get is, “Is this normal?” We learn the definition of normal from our family. Kelly Clarkston’s song, Because of You (below), illustrates this perfectly.
A common question I get is, “Is this normal?” We learn the definition of normal from our family. Kelly Clarkston’s song, Because of You (below), illustrates this perfectly.
When someone comes through the door for their first session of therapy, they are in crisis — they may be lonely, depressed, anxious, grieving, angry. They want it to stop. . . and the sooner
Mary Oliver (1992). New and Selected Poems. One day you finally knew what you had to do, and began, though the voices around you kept shouting their bad advice – though the whole house began
When you think of a trigger, you probably think of a gun. In my business, a trigger is something that happens that sets off a chain reaction of thoughts, feelings and actions. Donna is a
A favorite skill that I teach my clients is called square breathing. It helps to stop anxiety in its tracks. As Susan talked about getting a negative evaluation from her boss, her breathing became shallow,
Susan told me that she couldn’t trust anyone. Later, she told me that she had no one she could rely on. I asked her to try saying “I won’t trust anyone. I won’t rely on
Jack told me that his daughter complained that he looked sad. Jack had no awareness of it. His homework was to ask everyone in the family to let him know every time they noticed him
Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate.
Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure.
It is our light, not our darkness that most frightens us.
We ask ourselves, Who am I to be brilliant,
gorgeous, talented, fabulous?
Actually, who are you not to be?
You are a child of God.
Your playing small does not serve the world.
There is nothing enlightened about shrinking
so that other people won’t feel insecure around you.
We are all meant to shine, as children do.
We were born to make manifest the glory that is within us.
It is not just in some of us; it is in everyone.
And as we let our own light shine, we unconsciously
give other people permission to do the same.
As we are liberated from our own fear,
our presence automatically liberates others.
– Marianne Williamson
I hope you never lose your sense of wonder.
You get your fill to eat byt always keep that hunger.
May you never take one single breath for granted.
Hi! My name is Dr. Sharman Colosetti. I am a licensed therapist located in the Atlanta area. I am an energetic, optimistic therapist who has been practicing psychotherapy for over 20 years. I love to work with adults who want to find a more fulfilling life. I have years of training and life experience that aid me in working with you. I have had success working with clients who struggle with the loss of a relationship, anxiety and stress, depression, workplace issues, sexual and physical abuse, and difficulty organizing their life.
You can contact me now or call me at 404.518.0828. I can usually schedule an appointment for you the same week that you call.