Posts by Andy Park

I’ve had the privilege of having the most hard-working and insightful clients throughout my years in practice. This is an edited journal entry from a former client who gave me permission to share with my readers.  This entry illustrates the moments leading up to an acting out episode and how past sexual partners powerfully affect the addiction cycle even after years of sobriety. Take a read. Out of the blue he contacted me last...

In such a time where media portrays the grim, ugly, and negativity of today’s world, I was thoroughly blown away by a cinematic masterpiece: The Greatest Showman. For those who have watched this film, I’m suspecting you may know what I’m talking about. I’ve watched this film eight times in theaters and every time I walk away with a sense of awe, renewed courage, and determination to be a person who continues to...

I’m Andy, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, and I give kudos to you for visiting my page. It takes courage to explore ways to live a healthier life, and I’m honored to possibly be a part of this journey with you. I’ve come to learn that we all live life from what makes the most sense to us, and despite maybe hearing from peers and trusted ones that “you really need to change that”, our internal...