Issues Treated

Military families tend to have more stressors in their lives than many other families. Due to their repeated moves, they can sometimes struggle to maintain close bonds with their extended ... Read More

As a family therapist, I have helped families work with benign issues, such as a teens refusing to clean their rooms, as well as extreme ones, such as revelations of sexual abuse. One ... Read More

Experiencing the death of someone you love can be difficult and consuming. In the wake of loss, grieving often starts to seem like it’s full-time job and something which affects every ... Read More

Researchers have studied the impact of early childhood trauma and the long-term effects of abuse and neglect for decades. Evidence suggests that early experiences of maltreatment often ... Read More

Conflict in relationships is inevitable, but it doesn’t have to be destructive. Many partners struggle to find ways to avoid hurt feelings without avoiding discussion altogether. ... Read More

The key to having freedom and joy in our lives stems directly from managing our emotions rationally and effectively. Practicing emotional intelligence keeps us intimately connected with ... Read More

Parenting a child who has an attention deficit can be tough. There’s the lack of focus and organization, the constant movement and impulsivity, the emotional intensity flaring at the ... Read More

Recently, a person new to therapy mentioned in session that she was disappointed about not having time to do things to care for herself. Up to this point, she hadn’t spoken much about ... Read More

Some emotions cause an almost physical pain, and shame is one of them. I’ve heard people describe it as a knife in their gut or a gray blanket weighing them down. It’s also lonely—despite ... Read More

Can an old dog learn new tricks? Can we change in adulthood? Many of us struggle with this question as we make New Year’s resolutions that we fail to meet: eating healthier, exercising, ... Read More

“What if I never meet my soulmate? How can I ever truly be happy?” This question was raised by one brave participant in a recent “deliberate living and conscious creating” workshop ... Read More

Relationship issues and communication problems are frequent reasons many individuals and couples come to see me for therapy. One aspect of the work is to explore feelings and conflicts ... Read More