“Why Can’t We Be Friends? “ Understanding the Struggle of Social Anxiety and Taking Steps to Overcome It

Something my friends chuckle about is how excited I get when I meet a person that I like.  I talk about how great this new person is; I say things Read More …

Self-Care: The Act of Acknowledging You Are Worthy of Caring, Love, and Respect

  If you’ve been around any shrinks, you’ve probably heard a bunch of us preach on the importance of self-care.  Self-care.  What is that?  I’ve heard clients tell me ways Read More …

How To Get Through a Sucky Divorce and Find Your New Beginning

I’ll say it again: divorce sucks.  It’s probably one of the most devastating tragedies anyone can go through.  I don’t know how many times I’ve heard newly married couples say Read More …

Understanding Emotional Trauma and Its Influence On Our Core Beliefs

  If you’re like me, at one point you probably have fallen into the trap of thinking specifically about war veterans or sexual abuse survivors when you hear the word Read More …