I am going to start by saying that Etta my dog is fine! Something very unusual happened this morning; I woke up before Etta. For those of you who own Labradors you know they are up bright and early ... Read More »

Please join all of us in celebrating a day dedicated to sharing hope and courage with those suffering from depression, addiction, and self injury. From their Facebook page: "You were created to ... Read More »

A member wrote: “I’ve been having this problem for about 2 years now, about the same time my daughter was born. I stay up all night thinking about death. (Why me? what happens after? will my ... Read More »

Many couples have shown up for a session in my office and declared that they haven’t spoken in days. Typically an argument ensued sometime in the recent past and it remained unresolved. At some ... Read More »

Has anyone else noticed how “real” many of the dramas on television have become? It’s not that this is a new trend as shows like CSI and ER for years always brought realism to the small ... Read More »

In the northern part of the world, Fall is upon us. Here in sunny Southern California we are getting some much needed rain. For many cold and rainy weather means warm jackets, scarves, hot soup and ... Read More »

“I’ve never really been happy.” This is a statement that I hear a lot in my private practice. It is often accompanied by, “people in my life always disappoint me.” These can easily be ... Read More »

I was talking to a friend recently about how she personalizes other people’s innocent mistakes. She says even though she knows it’s irrational she can’t seem to help herself. She explained that ... Read More »

 

For quite some time now parents have been counseled not to spank their children.  Social scientists have reported everything from depression and anxiety to ... Read More »