

Jesenia Minniefield, MSW, LCSW
- Jan 8, 2022
Setting Intentions for 2022 (Part 1)
The start of the new year inevitably means new resolutions. But what if we shift our focus from resolutions and choose to focus on...


Jesenia Minniefield, MSW, LCSW
- Nov 2, 2020
When Your Child Is Hurting
One of the most difficult topics to discuss with a parent is their child’s self-harming behavior. Although not widely known, children...


Jesenia Minniefield, MSW, LCSW
- Apr 20, 2020
The Stress of It All
The current pandemic has affected us all in one way, shape, or form. Life as we know it has changed, and we are all still trying to find...


Jesenia Minniefield, MSW, LCSW
- Jan 16, 2019
Turning Resolutions into Realizations
The commencement of a new year brings forth feelings of renewed possibilities. Many are filled with the spirit of beginning anew, or...


Jesenia Minniefield, MSW, LCSW
- Nov 28, 2018
Am I enough?
Feelings of inadequacy are a topic that has come up quite often with my clients recently. Questions and statements such as “I’m not where...


Jesenia Minniefield, MSW, LCSW
- May 11, 2018
Are you listening?
One of the most common issues that I see as a therapist is ineffective communication. Often times I have parents stating “they won’t...


Jesenia Minniefield, MSW, LCSW
- Apr 12, 2018
The Hurt Within You
We have all been hurt at some point in our lives, whether physically or emotionally. But how many of you have truly dealt with that...


Jesenia Minniefield, MSW, LCSW
- Mar 5, 2018
Me First
One of the most emphasized topics in social work is social worker burn-out. In recent years, burn-out has grown to include caregiver...


Jesenia Minniefield, MSW, LCSW
- Feb 16, 2018
She is Beautiful
Social media has continuously inundated our daughters with unrealistic body images. As a side effect of the Photoshop phenomenon,...


Jesenia Minniefield, MSW, LCSW
- Jan 28, 2018
Perspective... Is it really that important?
Changing your perspective has been a hot topic in recent years. But why? Is perspective really that important? Can your perspective...