Can you believe how time flies? You now have a high school senior who finally made it through the challenges of junior year. They’ve dealt with SATs, college visits, the application process, and final decision-making regarding which college they will attend in the fall. It should be smooth sailing from now until departure. But if…
Deciding whether to share with friends and family that you see a therapist is a deeply personal choice that can have implications for your mental health and relationships. While therapy has become more widely accepted and understood, there are still various factors to consider when determining whether to disclose this aspect of your life. Here…
People often ask me, “Why do you work with people with such complex histories, like substance abuse, childhood trauma, and PTSD?” My surface-level response typically involves explaining that I truly believe there’s a connection between the aforementioned variables. After all, very few people with a substance abuse problem have no past traumas. I like to…
I initially had two other ideas for this current blog when I was deciding what topic to write about. However, something happened the other day that changed my mind. I was talking with a colleague about hypnosis, and he had very little knowledge about what it was and what it wasn’t. I’m used to explaining…
“A season is set for everything, a time for every experience under heaven.” Ecclesiastes Chapter 3, verse 1 For making it past that title, you deserve kudos and a pithy, meaningful posting. Emotional well-being and feeling content greatly hinge on our ability to completely understand what is going on in the space between our ears.…
It’s not uncommon for me to receive a call from someone who has decided to talk to a psychologist that practices Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). They usually confess that they don’t know what CBT is or that there are different approaches to doing therapy. If this comes as a surprise, you are not alone. Many…