Posted: February 4, 2025
I started reading about stoicism noticing that some of my clients turn to this ancient Greek philosophy. Among others, stoicism promotes the cultivation of virtues. I thought: why not incorporate virtues into my therapeutic work with clients? As therapists, we are often tasked with helping clients navigate pain, conflict, and uncertainty. In this work, the […]
Posted: November 21, 2024
Crying is a uniquely human experience. While other species produce tears to protect their eyes, humans are the only creatures who shed tears to express emotions. Whether it’s sadness, joy, frustration, or awe, crying is deeply tied to our emotional and social lives—and it remains something of a scientific enigma. The Three Types of Tears […]
Posted: November 22, 2023
Are you navigating life’s challenges, feeling overwhelmed, or seeking a supportive guide on your journey to healing and growth? Look no further-welcome to a space where compassionate therapy meets personalized care. With over three decades of experience, I have had the honor of supporting individuals just like you through their unique paths to wellness. My […]
Posted: April 15, 2019
Mental health is the absence of mental illness. Contemporary theories suggest that mental illness is genetically predisposed and develops when significant stressors in the environment turn those genes on. As a psychologist, when I evaluate a person, I look at the bio-psycho-social formulation. That means that I search for the biological (genetics, nutrition), psychological and […]
Posted: June 18, 2018
People who struggle with excessive clutter and hoarding are often misunderstood. Clutter and hoarding can be a very isolating situation to live in, but the people living in the situation don’t always want to be alone. Very often struggles with clutter and hoarding disorder come with a variety of co-occurring conditions such as anxiety, depression, […]
Posted: June 18, 2018
Every person is their own unique individual; when it comes to struggles with food and eating disorders, the same holds true. There is no one singular way to work with a person who has issues with food. For some, extra social support maybe enough to help with the struggle. For others, maybe individual therapy or […]
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