There are mixed reactions to the filming of Jade Goody during the end of her life after a struggle against cervical cancer. I am glad to see the discussion taking place.  Jade Goody is ... Read More »

OK, the holidays are finally over and I have one question; what did you give to yourself?  The holidays for me are always a mix of looking forward to family gatherings and ... Read More »

Some old sayings just don't make any sense like sticks and stones may break your bones but names will never hurt you.  What kind of rubbish is that?  If that were true I would probably ... Read More »

Today is the two year mark of my mother's passing and I am reminded that grieving is not a linear process.  Over the past few weeks I have noticed some sadness as I've ... Read More »

I am a big believer in affirmations.  I find them especially effective in my private practice when working with clients on changing ... Read More »

I was talking to a colleague of mine awhile back and she told me about this wonderful project she was working on with many of her adolescent clients at a local high school.   She hung a ... Read More »

With mental health benefits being slashed or all together disappearing, consumers & insurance companies are looking for ways to get in and out of therapy quickly by strategically targeting ... Read More »

Once you have received the names and telephone numbers of a couple of therapists (see my Blog titled How to Find a Good Therapist) then you will want to call each one with a clear set of ... Read More »

Stepping into a therapist's office for the first time takes courage. In fact, the decision can be so stressful that some people wait until they are in crisis and/or have exhausted all others ways ... Read More »