A child who grows up consistently perceiving rejection by his parents and/or schoolmates is likely to feel increasingly excluded, isolated, depressed, and hopeless about connecting with others. Eventually, such a child may conclude there is something wrong with or...
Let’s start by distinguishing compassion from empathy in the context of a helping professional relationship. Compassion is a state of having care and concern for another, listening with presence and receptivity to their story of suffering, understanding and...
Living day to day with major depression is like being in a dark room with the windows shut and the shades drawn. There is no light. Eventually you experience feelings of helplessness and hopelessness and can no longer imagine changing the situation. This loss of...
Most of my adult clients who were emotionally neglected or abused in childhood tell me “I’m emotionally numb,” “I can’t feel my feelings,” “I have no words for my feelings,” “I am afraid of my feelings” or...
We, as humans, just want to love and be loved. We do this by trying to connect in the ways we know how, which could be through people-pleasing, compliments, gifts, kindnesses, appreciations, acts of service, etc. But no matter how hard we try, no matter how thoughtful...
You don’t need to suffer from social anxiety to feel intimidated and out-of-place at social gatherings of colleagues. I have more than a few clients who dread networking events because they perceive others to be so much more established, knowledgeable, and...
When people fall in love they typically share a vision of how much joy they will have living as an exclusive couple and how each will support the other in building his/her dreams of career and family. As the years go by it is common to see couples drift apart and lose...
In recent years, a transformative shift has occurred in the field of mental health care with the emergence of virtual therapy. This innovative approach to individual counseling has revolutionized the way people seek and receive support for their emotional well-being....
In the realm of mental health therapy, the journey to wellness is often guided by a powerful tool: goal-setting. While the concept of goal-setting is commonly associated with professional or personal aspirations, it also plays a pivotal role in mental health...
In the intricate tapestry of healing, one thread stands out in vivid colors – artistic expression. When words falter and emotions run deep, art becomes the brush stroke that paints the canvas of recovery. This profound form of self-expression offers solace to...
