Part of my work includes providing text based therapy. Increasingly I get asked the question "Are you AI?" I typically provide a brief...

Background Treatment for any clinical issue can be difficult. The first stage of therapy usually focuses on improving awareness. As...

Victims of physical violence are often hesitant to report a family member or loved one for hitting, punching, slapping or any type of...

Below is the handout I used for a presentation on Developing a Positive Outlook. It covers some concepts and terms that are relevant and...

In 10 tips for turning conflicts into conversations I focused on tips that help couples address common areas of conflict. These tips were...

I have heard a variety of approaches to how to resolve issues for life’s problems based on whether they are mental health problems or if...

Despite sex often being a topic of public discussion many myths about sex still persist. Let's delve into each of these myths about male...

In recent years, the prevalence rate of gender dysphoria, especially in young children, has significantly increased. Understandably, this...

Sometimes people come to couples or family therapy thinking that the goal of therapy is figuring out who is “right.” Two people come in...

When studying for my master’s degree part of the conversation was on what causes conflict in families. The same causes can apply for...

It can be challenging to develop a positive outlook. Real life stressors and challenges can make it hard to focus on what is good even in...

People who experience anxiety are often restless and feel the need to do something in order to fight their anxiety. People have panic...

Resolving differences can be difficult and can lead to conflict. Conflict can lead to a build up of anger, resentment, and even divorce....

You may be thinking, I want my day in court so I can have justice. However, the reality is that court is not there to dispense justice....

Marriage is such a big adjustment and is often harder than people expect. Conflict is normal, especially at the beginning when you are...

Life transitions can be positive such as getting married, getting a promotion, or having children, but even if these events are viewed...

I was recently asked for tips on how to cope with blue days. Since different things work for different people I tried to think of tips...

This May I started my internship as part of my training to become a psychotherapist. Living in a big city during the Covid pandemic meant...

Since a global pandemic was announced and many places have gone into lockdown banning large gatherings, I have noticed two things. One is...

Goals can help us to move towards achieving things we desire. Many people confuse their desires with goals. For example, someone may...