Holistic Psychotherapy

In ancient Greece, three doctors would see a patient together. They were the “knife” doctor, the “herb” doctor, and the “word” doctor. The people who ... Read More

Hygge, a Danish word that translates loosely to “coziness,” can be said to refer less to a temporary state of being and more to a way of life, one that takes ordinary daily ... Read More

No matter how comfortable you may be with your sexuality, the idea of sex therapy can be intimidating. Many of the people I work with in sex therapy struggle with sexual functioning or ... Read More

I never had sex. Barely been kissed. I managed to avoid boys in high school by keeping my nose in a book and leaving school early. No one seemed to notice. Maybe that was because it was ... Read More

“Repetition is the mother of transformation.” —David Magone Years ago, there was a story in National Geographic about the amazing health and longevity of nuns. One of the ... Read More

Imagine something that could calm you, ease symptoms of posttraumatic stress (PTS), and rewire your nervous system—and all you have to do is listen to it. Sounds too good to be true? ... Read More

In holistic psychotherapy, we use anything and everything that can help someone’s mind, body, and spirit. Aromatherapy is an easy, inexpensive, and speedy way to lift your spirits, ... Read More

There is a range of both situational and organic causes of depression. Genetics can also play a role in depression; new studies in something called epigenetics have proven that it only ... Read More

Recently, my son told me of a situation he had decided to avoid. To sum it up, he said, “I’d rather protect than subject.” I thought this encompassed many lessons in a ... Read More

I am sure you have heard the comment you must love yourself before you can love another. Did it resonate with you? I was always a bit skeptical of its pithy way of tossing off one phrase ... Read More

A recent article in The New York Times cited increasing numbers of older Americans seeking psychological help. They come to resolve old issues, explore the meaning of their lives, and experience ... Read More

At first glance, the injunction to bless and release sounds just beautiful, and so evolved. On reflection, it is missing a crucial component: learning from the experience before you let ... Read More