Depression can hit anyone at any time. Unlike how the media portrays it, signs of depression may not be obvious. Many people suffer from depression without even the nearest people having any idea about it. If you are wondering whether you are simply going through a low phase or suffering from depression, this article is…
I had a handful of patient in this demographic, with a range of issues, some of which were unique to them, but many of which were universal to adolescence, particularly for young women; body image concerns, popularity hierarchies, deep-seeded insecurity, identity crises. Despite having never worked with this population, at the onset, I wasn’t particularly concerned. After all, I…
One of my favorite metaphors to use with people in counseling is the idea of anxiety as a water tank. You know, the ones you see on tv where the magician is standing inside and has to escape before he drowns? Imagine, yourself inside of one of these for just a moment. You see, everyone…
I have been considering a post specifically addressed to entrepreneurs for a while now but imposter syndrome is a real thing and I absolutely questioned my own authority on the topic. And yet, “being your own boss” is most definitely a part of some career journeys. It’s not for everyone though. So how do you…
For many, the question of what to do after a sudden job loss is one we hope to never have to answer. Unfortunately, we do ourselves a disservice when we avoid the hard questions like this. Thinking about job loss is hard and it’s scary. It’s no wonder that so many stay in their jobs…
Top of the evening from your favorite therapist. The motivational word for today is “hunger”. When I speak about hunger, I’m not referring to stomach hunger, but motivational hunger with setting goals and completing them. This Monday, I challenge you to feed your hunger and motivate yourself to step outside your comfort zone and set…
There are many reasons why you might need to seek therapy. You may struggle with a mental health disorder like depression or anxiety. Or you may be coping with the aftermath of a traumatic event, such as sexual assault or a natural disaster. You may also be experiencing relationship problems, job stress, or general feelings…
Ahhh, it’s that magical time of year when people start to reflect on the last twelve months and often look to the future and decide if and how they want to make changes. Unfortunately, this enriching practice gets hijacked by diet culture and the focus in the media becomes about weight loss. I cannot help…
Photo Credit: Markus Spiske via Unsplash.com Photo description: Poster on a telephone pole that reads Every Human has Rights Human Rights Month Every December we acknowledge Universal Human Rights Month. In 1948 the Universal Declaration of Human Rights was adopted, and this pivotal moment is what we celebrate each year. Human rights are undeniable…
I thought I might take a moment to talk about one of my specialties, pregnancy loss, and specifically miscarriage. Miscarriage is defined as loss of a pregnancy before 20 weeks (March of Dimes, n.d.). It’s estimated that 10-15% of pregnancies end in miscarriage, however, this percentage range is said to be higher in reality because a…