Based just on the title of this blog you might already be formulating arguments as to why you don’t need therapy. Despite the fact that many people see, saw, or will see a therapist at some point in their lives, seeking help from a mental...
Dear Future Self, It has recently come to my attention that befriending you may be in my best interest. The research indicates that if I am able to create a vivid understanding of who you are and what you need I may be able to make...
I’ve got a confession to make. I’m in a dysfunctional relationship with my to-do list. No longer a useful list of daily tasks or long term goals, my to-do list has taken on a life of it’s own; it now holds the power to define my...
So you’ve decided it’s time to give therapy a shot. Now what? Preparing for your first session with a new therapist can be a bit nerve wracking. Sharing your pain and vulnerabilities with a perfect stranger can feel foreign and even daunting. If you notice...
The mind-body connection is well-documented in research from neuroscience, psychiatry, and medicine. Findings have consistently shown that our emotional experience (stress, anxiety, anger, sadness, etc.) can have a negative impact on our health. The good news is that, when harnessed correctly, we can use our...
My therapist recently gave me a questionnaire to assess the degree to which I was intolerant of uncertainty in my life. When I first looked at it I chuckled a bit. Being a therapist myself, I’ve worked with many clients who were very uncomfortable with...