Psychotherapy: Issues Treated

Robert’s palms were sweating and his heart was pounding. His big presentation was scheduled in less than an hour and he was starting to panic. What if he forgot his lines? What if he ... Read More

Mass shootings are quickly becoming a new norm; over 900 people have died in mass shootings in the U.S. since 2006. And while many people agree that the mental health system needs work, some ... Read More

How do you stay married? One way is to be sensitive to each other’s needs and to compromise every now and then. That means taking turns getting one’s way, or finding a third way that ... Read More

For people who define themselves as socially awkward, the perceived risk of being seen in endlessly negative ways—inadequate, ugly, boring, stupid, anxious, depressed, empty, arrogant, ... Read More

Hoarding is a serious mental health condition that can expose people who do it to dangerous living conditions, the derision of family and friends, and social isolation. About 5% of the ... Read More

Thank you for this question. Handling the extroversion/introversion combination in a couple is something that many couples face. I’ve seen it quite frequently in my practice. Your ... Read More

When a friend or loved one has been impacted by a traumatic event, it can be distressing and confusing to stand with them and watch them try to deal with the effects of such an experience. ... Read More

Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is defined as an “alteration in the function of the brain or other evidence of brain pathology caused by an external force,” according to the Brain Association ... Read More

About 11% of all children are diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity (ADHD) at some point, but some of these children grow into adults without ADHD. A new study suggests that these ... Read More

That girl in your head—she was your first love, perhaps? And your first heartache too? You still have feelings for her, it seems, and I think that while she may have many wonderful features, ... Read More

Most everyone has at least one traumatic memory embedded in their brains. One that still resonates for me was the time my mother left me alone when I was six years old to take the babysitter ... Read More

If you’ve ever had surgery that required anesthesia, you know the process of waking up can be a jarring one. Anesthesia induces a deep state of unconsciousness in a matter of seconds, ... Read More