There was a time in my life, early into parenthood, that I found myself at the mercy of this new identity as “mom.” I was grasping for a better understanding of what I was feeling and experiencing and I stumbled upon a blog post that ended up being one of the most validating pieces of […]
Of all the people I expected to offer me life advice that would stop me mid-scroll, it was not Billy Joel. And yet – there I was. Standing in my kitchen, half-caffeinated, doing five things at once, when Vienna came on. And suddenly, Billy Joel was speaking directly to my inner overachiever like some kind […]
The Surgeon General’s Office for the United States has issued a statement that loneliness is an epidemic in America. They note it started prior to the pandemic and that it significantly increased during the pandemic. I see many teenagers who report feeling bored, anxious, depressed and lonely. While many of us attempt to return to […]
Over the past years children and teenagers have had to cope with a lot of emotions. The main emotions they have been facing are anxiety, depression, fear and grief. These emotions have reached epidemic levels (CDC) and many children and teenagers are requiring psychotherapy. However, the number of children and teens needing therapy is so […]
As a child psychotherapist, I hear from many parents about their concerns for their child when there is a divorce. A divorce is a stressful event on the entire family including the children. However, there are ways parents can reduce the stress, but they do not. The most common mistake I see is using the […]
Every couple argues. The real question isn’t whether you disagree-it’s how you handle those disagreements. A fight tears you apart. A healthy debate brings you closer, even when you don’t agree. Many couples come to therapy thinking conflict means failure, but the truth is: conflict is inevitable. What matters is whether your conflict is constructive. […]
When couples seek help for relationship struggles, they often focus on communication issues, emotional distance, or unresolved conflict. But there’s another piece of the puzzle that can’t be overlooked: sex. For many couples, sexual dissatisfaction isn’t just a private issue — it’s a relational one. As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Certified Couples […]
Sexual intimacy can feel like a warm, heart-lifting embrace—a moment where you and your partner truly see each other. But for some couples, unseen weights from sexual or religious trauma can dim that glow, making closeness feel heavy or uneven. True connection blooms when both partners feel safe and equal. Let’s gently explore these hidden […]
When Trauma Intertwines Healing from trauma is like tending a garden—every part of the soil needs care for the whole to thrive. For many, sexual trauma and religious trauma are deeply rooted and often interconnected experiences that shape how we see ourselves, our relationships, and the world. Understanding their connection is a powerful and gentle […]
Anxiety has a way of sneaking in quietly. Sometimes it’s obvious—your heart races, your palms sweat, your thoughts spin like a wheel that won’t stop turning. Other times it’s subtle, more like a background hum that makes everything harder. You’re not broken for feeling this. You’re human. What matters is having tools you can actually […]
