Perspectives towards mental health and mental health treatment have certainly shifted over the 2+ decades I have been in the field. Once a practice deeply stigmatized and kept on the down low, seeing a therapist and attending therapy is much more commonplace and...
In 1992, a very close friend of mine was rushed to the hospital for slitting their wrists while away at college. 5 years later they came out to me as gay and shared how their suicide attempt was related to the profound shame they felt within about their sexuality. In...
Mental health awareness has been growing in recent times and it seems ads for online therapy services are everywhere you turn. While it is becoming more socially acceptable to attend therapy, and the proliferation of teletherapy services has increased, it can be hard...
Over the decades of working with people from a variety of industries, I’ve heard countless stories and accounts of tense, challenging or plain miserable work conditions stemming from ineffective, poorly trained, unsupportive or just bad leadership. It’s an...
What is Political Anxiety? Are your clients showing signs of political anxiety? Although not a formal diagnosis, political anxiety is a phrase used to describe the anxiety experienced as a result of the current domestic and/or international political situation and...
In the intricate dance of love and partnership, it’s not uncommon for one’s steps to falter under the weight of trauma or depression. When your partner is struggling with these emotional challenges, that can make the journey tough for you both. As a couples...
