Issues Treated

Jake, who has been seeing me for therapy for some time, is sliding further into depression. He is struggling to get up in the morning, complete daily living tasks, and concentrate at work. ... Read More

A trait parents of gifted children often struggle with is the incredibly strong will within their sweet and thoughtful child. This trait, an intensity often associated with giftedness, ... Read More

These days we’re in the middle of a storm of violence from which there seems to be no escape. Many people feel angry and afraid; I know I do whenever I listen to the news, so I try to ... Read More

You’ve probably heard the cliché phrase, “We all make mistakes.” You may have been hearing it all your life. Maybe you’ve even said it yourself. But why is it that when YOU ... Read More

If you’ve watched television in the last few years, you’ve likely come across a reality show about hoarding. Rather than truly educating the public on the condition, reality TV tends ... Read More

Schizophrenia is a chronic, severe mental health condition thought to result from some combination of genetic and environmental factors. Imbalances in brain chemicals, such as dopamine ... Read More

Like a room with peeling and fading paint, life’s problems have a way of building so slowly it can be hard to notice the point when things go from difficult but manageable to overwhelming ... Read More

What’s sacred for you? Where is it found? For many of us, the idea of sacred space brings up images of cathedrals or mosques, Stonehenge, Angkor Wat, or the pyramids. These can be places ... Read More

Do you bounce back from obstacles or do you tend to get mired in adversity? If you’ve largely avoided misfortune, how resilient can you be? How can you identify and develop the skills ... Read More

Self-compassion is one of those terms that has gained popularity of late but remains misunderstood by many. Self-compassion comes down to treating yourself as you would treat someone else ... Read More

Because it’s mostly silent and invisible, childhood emotional neglect is largely an overlooked phenomenon in psychology. Unlike physical neglect or abuse, where there are signs such as ... Read More

You’re upset with your partner; your emotional brain is fired up, and you offload a criticism. In your mind, you’re just trying to communicate your feelings and help your partner do ... Read More