The news is generally not a source of feel-good information, but lately I have seen both in myself and others that the content and proliferation has a way of really affecting us. Whether or not the world has become scarier or we just know more about it is a different discussion. But the way our…

Intelligence is a true gift. The ability to view a situation rationally and with clarity is a key part of maturing and dealing with issues in life. But in therapy, I often find myself working with people dealing with issues where what they know doesn’t seem to heal what they feel. And so they feel torn, conflicted,…

(This article was originally published on Yourtango.com) Last week, I said goodbye to Phillip and Elizabeth Jennings as “The Americans” wrapped up its amazing six-year run on FX. I’m really going to miss the plot twists, disguises, awesome 80’s wardrobe, retro answering machines, and tape recorders. But more than that, I am going to miss…

Trauma often comes up in my work, but it’s not necessarily the reason why the person decides to come to therapy. Maybe there was something else going on that seemed unrelated. A relationship or sexual issue. A job challenge. A religious or spiritual crisis. Body image struggles. A loss. Confusion about life. But I’ve come…

So last night I did that thing you’re not supposed to do. I read the news on my phone right before I went to sleep. I didn’t have a hard time falling asleep, but I woke up feeling anxious. And anxiety doesn’t just exist in thought; I felt it in my entire body- my chest,…