What to say to get your partner to come to couples therapy
A common scenario among couples is that both are aware that they have a hard time communicating about certain things – be it finances,...
Happy World Mental Health Day!!
Today is World Mental Health Day, and the theme of this year’s day of awareness is Depression and its impact globally on the lives of...
Do things that terrify you
This September has been like “back to school” for me for the first time in literally a decade! I started a new position as a staff...
Is it me? Taking things too personally may be hazardous to your self-esteem!
I hope you are all enjoying these last few weeks of summer! I have been going through many changes these last few months, and will be...
The Power of Psychotherapy
I am constantly on the look out for ways to explain why psychotherapy is such a powerful tool for healing emotional and psychological...
Nick Offerman's 10 Tips for Prosperity
Happy Independence Day I hope you are all enjoying the summer so far! So, I’ve had this blog post in the hopper for a few weeks. My...
Does couples therapy really work?
I was meeting with a couple last week who are in the assessment phase of our work together in couples therapy. Towards the end of the...
Building awareness - postpartum psychosis
May is Maternal Mental Health awareness month, and of course, this coming Sunday is Mother’s Day, a day to stop, and practice gratitude...
Death and Dying: How changing your relationship to death can improve your life
Last week I got a call from my neighbor. His father-in-law, who was 82 and in good health, fell down the stairs while attempting to...
Women & Happiness: Re-learning important lessons
I just returned from a long weekend in NYC where I attended a conference entitled Women and Happiness: The Give and Take of Joy. I was...