Am I Ashamed or Enough?
I was at the mall recently with my four-year-old. There was a college student playing the piano. He played effortlessly. He was playing a plethora of genres: John Legend to Disney movie songs to pop. …
Unexpected Inquiries
Well, the day finally came. My four-year-old asked the dreaded question. Nothing to do with body parts or sex. My husband and I have always used anatomically correct terminology with her and have welcomed any …
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 …
