Why Is It So Hard for Me to Say No?
Do you find it difficult to say no to friends, co-workers, etc. if they ask for help? Do you tend to value other people’s happiness at the cost of yours? Do you notice yourself getting …
Therapy and Sunscreen
I absolutely love the beach! It is truly my happy place! The crashing sound of the waves and squeals of a toddler, sights of the sunrises glistening over the infinite water, and the feeling of …
Grief Is Part Of Love
One of the greatest privileges about being a marriage and family therapist is getting to work with an array of people, backgrounds, genders, and various populations. While some issues may be similar, no two clients …
Avoiding Assumptions
In my 15 years of seeing individuals and couples in therapy, I’ve heard just about every version of argument there is. Whether it’s a blowup that started with the laundry not being folded or a …
Depression and Connection, Part 2
In the last blog I wrote about depression, I promised more information on the relationship between connection and depression. Some of my clients have described depression as being like a black hole, or like a …
Inside The World Of Infertility (Part II)
Like death or any hard topic, it may be difficult to talk with someone who is going through a miscarriage, stillbirth, or infertility. We tend to go blank when we can’t ‘fix’ a problem. Here …