Why diets & tracking apps don't always work
It's all about weight loss It’s obvious that eating is not just about sustenance and health in our culture. Eating is social, emotional...
Resharing: Surviving the Holidays After Loss
When you have experienced a painful loss such as a breakup with a significant other or the death of a loved one, holidays can be...
How failing helps us succeed
A beloved family member is beginning a journey in the field of Engineering, so I decided to join them in reading an assigned college...
Therapy during a pandemic
We've almost reached the one year anniversary of the day when I transitioned to 100% telehealth video sessions due to the pandemic....
How to maintain your mental health while social distancing
If you are like me, you are seeing all kinds of information online about how to get through this unprecedented time. Celebrities have...
Happy New Year! The Top Ten Lessons I've learned in the Therapy Office
Never underestimate the power of being heard Acknowledging trauma lessens its impact Saying positive things to yourself is a powerful...
Mindfulness Matters
Years ago, I learned to make figure eights on a sheet of ice. As a competitive skater, I was required to learn a variety of old-school...
What Drunk Drivers Taught Me
Happy New Years! It’s a time for a new beginning, for a celebration. Many celebrations involve alcohol, and unfortunately, people...
A Therapist Answers The Most Common Questions About Depression
I’ve worked with many people who are experiencing depression and working toward recovery. These are the most common questions that come...
Using mindfulness for emergency calm
As I enter the hotel ballroom, I know immediately. This group is as large as promised. Over 200 people fill the room. They are laughing...
