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Panic attacks are scary because they typically occur suddenly and without cause.  This creates more fear, which just perpetuates the...

Change is difficult!  It is necessary to understand how it works in order for the transformation to happen.  There are certain stages of...

Is that how much a down payment on a house costs? What about the cost of a new vehicle? Nope. It’s the average amount of money spent by...

“Vulnerability sounds like truth and feels like courage. Truth and courage aren’t always comfortable, but they’re never weakness.” –...

When I talk to my clients about establishing boundaries, there’s always a bit of resistance. “Won’t that make me a bad family member? I’d...

Do you or your spouse always feel the need to be right?  Do either of you need to have the last word during a conflict or get frustrated...

Seasonal Affective Disorder Many are surprised to learn that summertime blues affect many individuals across the country. Seasonal...

School’s out, sun’s out. This can only mean one thing: Summer’s here and it’s time to have some fun! Research tells us that having fun is...

Understanding 3 common symptoms of PTSD We often associate PTSD with war and soldiers in today’s society. However, anyone who has...

What are your strengths as a father? I’m sure you don’t stop often and ask yourself, “What are my strengths as a father, what am I doing...

However, there’s a time when silence does more harm than good in your relationship. I get it, there is a balance that is sometimes hard...

Working with couples has familiarized me with what resentment looks like, sounds like, and its effects. It creeps in like a dark cloud...

A summer self-care guide It’s finally here! The time of the year your kids have been talking about and looking forward to all year long! ...

Happy Pride Month! To begin, it is important that I highlight this pride-filled month as a therapist that provides counseling services...

Recently, I was shocked to hear about the passing of one of my favorite designers, Kate Spade. To me, she had it all going for her. Her...

Bedtime Anxiety Allowing your child to sleep in your bed causes problems not only for your child, but also for you. It reinforces the...

There are 8 basic parts of communication: sender, encoding, the actual message, channel, decoding, receiver, noise, and feedback. Each...

Dr. Gottman, one of the most renowned researchers in marriage and divorce, noticed that one thing that affects whether or not a couple...

You’re are at a point in your life where you realize you need help. Things are out of control, you’ve lost your happiness and life just...

‘Hypothetical’ conversation: Me: So, you’re thinking about getting married? Person: Yes! They are the one! Me: How do you know they’re...