Issues Treated

Women across cultures have often been socialized into the role of caregiver, influencing the degree to which they take care of themselves. Women are biologically designed to be able to ... Read More

Editor’s note: This article is the second in a two-part series. See Part 1: Opposing Attachment Styles. The conflict is both a fight for and a protection against intimacy. If we can hold ... Read More

Editor’s note: This article is the first in a two-part series. See Part 2: A Built-In Path to Healing. Few of us might consider pain a gift. To be clear: Relational trauma/abuse is not ... Read More

The last two red numerals on the clock changed to zeros, three hours after Stacy had promised herself she’d be in bed. Tonight was going to be different, she had vowed. She’d shut ... Read More

A few weeks ago, I had two people I work with in my private practice reference the Netflix original series 13 Reasons Why. This captivating miniseries, based on the 2007 teen fiction book ... Read More

Parents often come to my office concerned that their child is shy. Is shyness something parents should be concerned about or is it a personality trait (“Oh, he’s just shy!”)? It ... Read More

We all have busy schedules that can sometimes make self-care and stress management challenging. Many of us understand the importance of a daily 30-minute fitness regimen, meditation practice, ... Read More

Being mindful to anger opens our consciousness to the emotion, metaphorically illuminating it with soft light and helping us to gently, honestly, and compassionately experience and investigate ... Read More

In my therapy practice I see a number of men who struggle with erectile dysfunction (ED), a majority of whom are also contending with anxiety and shame. Most of the issues of ED are secondary ... Read More

Did you know 1 in 5 American adults will face a mental health condition—major depression, anxiety, ADHD, bipolar, or schizophrenia, to name a few—in their lifetime? While you may ... Read More

Symptoms of attention-deficit hyperactivity (ADHD) can include difficulty completing tasks in a timely manner, inability to focus for long periods of time, forgetfulness, and a general ... Read More

I get home from work. I’m tired, I’m hungry, and I don’t feel like cooking. I reach into the freezer for tater tots and chicken nuggets—“Who cares? That’s not too unhealthy.” ... Read More