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...
Are you trapped in a cycle of relentless self-critique and perpetual delay? Do you find yourself striving for flawlessness, only to be stymied by the procrastination bug? Welcome to the world of perfectionism and procrastination, two adversaries that often go hand in...
Having served clients with ongoing difficulty and dissatisfaction in their marriage or long-term partnership I have noticed a common denominator in how they communicate and it’s based on fear. There are certain specific fears that block spouses/partners from...
When working with therapy clients I often find that a major source of their distress is feeling disconnected from, misunderstood by, and not sufficiently acknowledged and thanked by others for their contributions. The irony is that these same clients express a...
