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Have you ever been waiting for an appointment with your therapist and someone walks out of their session, makes eye contact with you, and you are somehow left ... Read More »

This past weekend I had a short trip to Santa Barbara, CA.  Along with my partner and my dog Etta, we had planned for a quick rejuvenating night away.  It proved to be ... Read More »

Often times when a client comes to me about a break up, they are filled with chaotic thoughts and feelings.  Trying to manage the grief and anger as well as trying to move on can prove ... Read More »

I was talking to a friend of mine tonight.  She told me that her sister was thinking of leaving her husband.  She said that he is very independent and that her sister is ... Read More »

Many years ago when I was beginning my career as a therapist working in the domestic violence field there was a disturbing outlook about recovery from trauma.  Some professionals ... Read More »

Today Los Angeles was rocked by the funeral of Michael Jackson. 20,000 people gathered at the Staple Center for this tribute to him. Millions upon millions watched around the world. I must ... Read More »

Last week we lost two American Icons: Farrah Fawcett and Michael Jackson on the same day.  My condolences go out to the both families. It was a tragic day that as an aside shed light on ... Read More »

1) Demerol: I'll never forget a lecture I attended as a resident by a well known toxicologist who said Demerol should be pulled from the market...that it doesn't work any better than any ... Read More »

We all have moments when we feel bad about ourselves. Sometimes even changing our routine slightly can make a huge difference in creating a positive outlook. Of course this list is not meant to ... Read More »