by Joel Walton | Feb 24, 2025 | Family
When parents separate or divorce, one of the most challenging and emotional decisions they face is determining custody arrangements that best support their child’s well-being. This process can feel overwhelming, filled with uncertainty and fear. Many parents worry about losing time with their child, being misunderstood, or having a judge make decisions that don’t fully reflect their unique family dynamic.
by Joel Walton | Aug 23, 2021 | Relationship
Marriage has a lot of perks. I have a lifetime travel companion (we’re big into adventure). There’s always someone to share day to day life and responsibilities with. There’s love and trust and safety and a plethora of qualities in your spouse that help complete and...
by Joel Walton | Nov 4, 2020 | Life Transitions, Resilience
Did you know that American depression rates have more than tripled during the ongoing pandemic? Add in the cultural stressors of the election, racial tension, and economic uncertainty and my office has been full day in and day out with folks experiencing symptoms of...
by Joel Walton | Oct 23, 2020 | Life Transitions, Resilience
Stress! Show me someone who says they’ve never experienced it and I’ll show you someone who is lying…or superhuman…but probably lying. Stress comes from a multitude of sources and 2020 has given us plenty of opportunities for it: job loss, health concerns,...
by Joel Walton | Sep 6, 2020 | Book Reviews
As a Marriage & Family Therapist, I have sat across from couples struggling with what is for many, an unseen adversary in their relationships. Sometimes couples battle obstacles they don’t even know are issues. For couples where one or both of the partners has...
