How we got our name

Julius Caesar's crossing the Rubicon river was an event in 49 BC that precipitated the Roman Civil War ultimately leading to Caesar becoming dictator for life and the rise of the imperial era of Rome.

Caesar had been appointed to a governorship over a region that ranged from southern Gaul to Illyricum (but not Italy). As his term of governorship ended, the Roman Senate ordered Caesar to disband his army and return to Rome. He was explicitly ordered not to bring his army across the Rubicon river, which was at that time a northern boundary of Italy.

In January of 49 BC, Caesar brought the 13th legion across the river, which the Roman government considered insurrection, treason, and a declaration of war on the Roman Senate. According to some authors, he is said to have uttered the phrase "Alea iacta est"—the die is cast— as his army marched through the shallow river.

Today, the phrase "crossing the Rubicon" is an idiom that means to pass a point of no return.

One of my first clients suffered a life of trauma and bad relationships. They felt really stuck, weak and unable to change their suffering. Watching them allow me to take them through this amazing journey into changing their life for the better mentally, spiritually and physically was truly inspiring. Session by session their willingness and courage to make such life-altering changes made me realize that just by stepping into my office, they were "crossing the Rubicon" into a healthier mindset.

I believe that anyone dealing with life, mental health, physical, and spiritual dysfunctions can ultimately make the decision to beat the odds of survival and take steps towards “crossing the Rubicon” (taking a challenge) and healing. These individuals declare war on the issues that they have previously repressed and gravitated towards their happiness and their ability to live their best lives. As they begin counseling with me, that is the point of no return and they will be transformed for the better.