How to Pursue Happiness
The famous psychiatrist Viktor Frankl wrote in his book, Man’s Search for Meaning: “Don’t aim at success—the more you aim at it and make it a target, the more you are going to miss it. …
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 …
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 I)
April 21st begins Infertility Awareness Week. For some of us, 1 in 8 to be exact, this reminder is more than a week long. It’s a daily, monthly, yearly, and lifetime struggle of awareness that …