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It’s probably not surprising that as a psychiatric mental health provider, I work daily with people who are in crisis. Over the years, I’ve noticed that fewer and fewer people are aware they are in crisis when they come to see me. There are...

Enter a marvel of complexity -- the human brain. The brain is hard wired for attachment, an evolutionary adaptation that stems from the reality that safety and survival is typically more likely while in a band rather than solo. Attachment trauma refers...

Lately I have seen the increase of clients seeking therapy due to the nature of their work environment. More and more clients are seeking services through their employee assistance program (EAP) because of work stress. Even more concerning is that some...

Anger. That burning rage that is impossible to ignore. It’s not always a bad thing. It’s a natural reaction to a perceived threat or injustice. It is a strong, intense, and uncomfortable feeling meant to wake up your system and alert you th...

Veronica was fussing over the packing details – was there enough shampoo for the whole trip? Did she have a warm enough sweater if the weather turned cool? Would there be room for the souvenirs or should she take an extra tote? The list of things...

While many successful people can’t resist the urge to do things right away, countless others put things off until a deadline beckons them. High achievers put effort into their work and never miss deadlines, even though some may complete a task mi...

This feels like the most controversial topic to write about.  There is no known research about the topic, no known articles about it, no discussions with other professionals about it.  It is just something observed many times over the course ...

How to Save Your Marriage from These Relationship Killers. Wouldn’t it be great to have a crystal ball and to be able to see all the avoidable problems in your marriage or relationship and do whatever it takes to keep love alive? Actually, than...

“Our wounds are often the openings into the best and most beautiful part of us.”      - David Richo One of the most courageous acts a human can make is to accept their flaws and look within themselves to take the appropriat...

Protecting yourself against people who drain you isn’t easy. You know who I’m talking about, right? They can be fun at times, but when you get home after hanging out with them, you’re tired - exhausted even. Sometimes you feel bad abo...