Many people assume therapists are continuously judging others’ behavior or always looking to “psychoanalyze” people around them. If you’ve ever watched the TV show The Big Bang Theory, one of the main characters named Leonard has a mother who is a...
One of the most common areas of concern I see in my practice is the overwhelming and sometimes debilitating experience of uncontrolled anxiety. I work with many individuals who constantly feel worried, uncertain, self-conscious, and on the edge of panic. Anxiety is...
One of the more complex, but rarely highlighted periods of personal development occurs during our transition to adulthood. You might think I am referring to that lovely phase called adolescence, but in fact our transition from “child” to...
Shame and guilt are often used interchangeably in our casual conversations to describe uncomfortable feelings. Although it can be difficult to separate them, psychological research has shown they are distinct and can serve different purposes. Shame has been described...
The loss of a loved one can be more salient during the holidays when there is a large emphasis on family, togetherness, spiritual reflection, and a new year approaching. Everyone grieves differently but here are a few tips to help you navigate the holiday season....
For many of us, the holiday season is stressful, overbooked, and difficult. Our to-do lists are overflowing and pocket books draining as we look to fulfill out gift list for those in our lives. We work hard to make our homes look “merry and bright” even though we are...