New Year’s often means a clean slate. We all get to start all over again. One of the big traditions of New Year’s is to make resolutions, to commit to make positive changes in the next year. I’ve heard some people complain that they make resolutions every year and they never seem to stick. This […]
Most people can relate with an urge at some point in life to want to break free, sail away on a boat, abruptly drive away and move to a new city or just find a way to leave our life behind and start fresh. This whim doesn’t last long because we soon realize two things: […]
Am I moody? Do I have Bipolar Disorder? Many people struggle with issues related to mood swings. A common concern that I hear is from individuals who experience mood swings and suspect they may have Bipolar Disorder. While Bipolar disorder is quite common, with an estimated 2.6% of adults in the U.S. experiencing the disorder […]
We live in a society that often values productivity over relationships, and this value is promoted at every level. You can see evidence of this in our education system, where making sure our children get good grades and test scores is frequently prioritized over promoting a love of learning. It’s no wonder that many of […]
Without fail, when out at a party or social function, many people have fairly typical responses to learning that I am a psychologist. While a small minority might have an issue that they immediately want to share with me (which does not bother me because I love my work and am happy to help), many […]
There are some common things that I hear from clients in the therapy room that tend to contribute to the perpetuation of anxiety and depression, and I want to provide a little relief to those of you who struggle with anxiety or depressive symptoms, whether you are in therapy or not. Language is very important […]