We all carry moments we wish we could redo — words unsaid, choices made, relationships strained. In this post, ALCS therapist Carolyn Dixon, LCSW reflects on the power of grace, vulnerability, and moving forward when shame and regret try to keep us stuck. If you’ve ever struggled with guilt or felt weighed down by the past, keep reading for encouragement and hope.  Read More

" I believe in the power of INTIMACY (into-me-you-see), which involves identifying and labeling your emotions as a way to self-regulate your nervous system but also as a way to connect with others."  Read More

Carolyn Dixon, MSW, LCSW | In her second "My Favorite Things" post, Carolyn offers her thoughts on keeping your marriage healthy in the midst of COVID-19 and too much time at home with your spouse.  Read More

Carolyn Dixon, MSW, LCSW | Life is about RUPTURES AND REPAIRS. The bottom line is that the goal is not to never have a conflict. The goal is to know how to repair conflict. Trying to dissolve all of our relational problems is not a realistic option.  Read More

ALCS Team | Happy New Year! Hear from each of us at ALCS as we reflect on 2019 and offer our thoughts on beginning the new decade with awareness, gratitude, peace, and intention.  Read More

We caught up with Carolyn Dixon today to give future and current clients a glimpse into why she does what she does! What do you love most about counseling? I laugh when I tell people that I do “iceberg counseling”. I have a big poster in my office of an iceberg–10% is what we see, 90% is below the surface. I LOVE being able to help people see what is going on inside them that is driving their ...  Read More