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Is It More Than the Winter Blues? How You Can Overcome SAD.
Winter months are notorious for stealing away the coveted sunshine and daylight hours. After daylight saving time ends and we fall back an hour, the average American experiences a shift from 12-14 hours of daylight to only 8-10 hours. For some, this shift can bring about feelings of sadness, fatigue,... Read more
Healing From Infidelity? Find Your Power in a Support Group
Healing from infidelity can feel like you’re trapped in a nightmare that you can’t wake up from. One moment, everything seems stable, and the next, your world has flipped upside down. The person you trusted most in the world has betrayed you, and the pain is so raw you don’t... Read more
A Parent’s Guide to “The Talk:” Bodily Autonomy, Boundaries and “Where Do Babies Come From?”
Parenting can be both incredibly rewarding and extraordinarily difficult. Many share that one of the hardest parts of parenting is teaching your child about sex and sexuality. Fortunately, with some skills and knowledge, this particular parenting woe isn’t so bad. Part 1 of this blog series covers general tips for... Read more
How to Cope When Your Spouse Wants a Separation
Your spouse wants to separate, and you don’t. The reality of a marriage separation can feel like a heart-wrenching experience. As a therapist, it’s even emotional for me as I walk with my clients through a uniquely painful grief process. When separation is not what you wanted, the fallout can... Read more
Your 5-Step Guide to Finding a Therapist
A few years ago, I found myself in a place where I felt stuck. I’ve always been surrounded by people who have been going to therapy for years, who are therapists themselves, or who love to ask: “Well, have you tried therapy?” I knew therapy probably was a good next... Read more
A Parent’s Guide to “The Talk:” How and when to talk to your kids about sex
Giving your kids the talk is high on the list of “most dreaded conversations” for parents or caregivers. Some dread it so much they avoid it altogether. However, it’s proven that comprehensive sex education reduces unwanted pregnancies and STIs and reduces sexual activity overall. Unfortunately, we can’t entirely rely on... Read more
9 Trusted Resources to Help You Thrive With Your ADHD
Living with ADHD as an adult can be a journey filled with unique challenges and triumphs. Whether you're newly diagnosed, undiagnosed but curious about potential symptoms, or have been managing ADHD for years, finding the right resources can make all the difference in understanding yourself better and improving your quality... Read more
Intimacy After Infidelity: How to Reconnect Sexually After Betrayal
When infidelity occurs in a relationship, the shattered trust creates ripple effects that extend far beyond what each partner might expect. Since intimacy hinges on trust, it’s no surprise that couples healing from infidelity tend to struggle with repairing their sexual connection. They are often left with feelings of uncertainty,... Read more
How to Help Your Partner Understand and Take on Some of Your Mental Load
One of the more common conflicts I hear about in my office as a relationship therapist is "The One About the Mental Load." It goes like this: My client, let's call her Rachel, sits across from me and shares about a fight last week with her husband, let's call him Ross.... Read more