Articles & Resources
Grief: Why can’t I just get over it?
Why can’t I just get over it? There is a myth that grief is short-lived and that when something bad happens we should be able to pull ourselves up by the bootstraps and move on. Some people are...
is it time for Couples Therapy? The #1 reason to get help and the #1 reason couples don’t get it
How do you know if it’s time for couples therapy? All relationships are different. Sometimes, couples seek therapy when the fighting is bad. That’s a good reason. Sometimes, couples seek therapy...
My Teenager is Driving Me Crazy! Is This Normal?
Parenting a teenager is not easy. You have to lessen the reign and prepare them to leave the nest, but at the same time their behavior is erratic and they won’t listen to you. They may be impulsive,...
Am I a bad mom (or dad): slaying parenthood and becoming a “parenting expert”
Am I a bad mom? Am I a bad dad? These questions haunt good parents everywhere which is why I go out of my way to tell every parent making the effort to come into my office and address their...
10 Tips for Coping with Mommy Blues
(Coping with Mommy Blues: a list for those moments when you want to run away but can’t) Mommy blues is the elephant in the room for so many moms. We don’t talk about mommy blues because we are told...
EMDR — Letting Go of Negative Beliefs
Many people don’t realize the extent of the negative beliefs rooted in their trauma until they begin EMDR work. Often I have clients who come in who are successful, intelligent, beautiful who reveal...
Surviving Infidelity – Should I Stay or Should I Leave?
Infidelity can feel soul crushing in many ways. It is so layered, so complex. Often times, men and women come into my office after discovering a partner’s infidelity feeling confused. Before it...
Why Walk & Talk Therapy?
This week, I was interviewed by The Beach Reporter about Walk & Talk therapy. It was a brief interview so there wasn’t enough time to go into much depth. However, I feel passionately about...
Is My marriage Worth Saving?
If you’re reading this, you’re likely struggling in your relationship and see signs that your relationship is in trouble. Many therapists share that they have been married for many decades and...
Am I Messing Up My Kids? The truth about Parenting
Parenting is so hard. I have a confession to make. I am not proud and it is hard for me to share this. This week, I told my ten-year-old daughter who was arguing with her 4-year-old siblings about...