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Do you feel out of control around food? Struggle with guilt and shame for not being able to get ‘control’ over your bingeing? Tired of all the hiding, secrets and discomfort that bingeing brings? You are not alone. Binge eating disorder (BED) is a mental health disorder that is the most common of all the…

Let’s admit it. Society still has a big problem with mental health. Even though more people are open about their mental health concerns, there are still huge stigmas around mental health and especially around certain mental health buzzwords. Codependency is one of those buzzwords. It is thrown around pop culture and blogs, often portrayed in…

Shame has a bigger impact on mental health than most people realize. In fact, it can impact your entire life in a negative way if you let it take over. People experience shame for a variety of reasons. One of the most common culprits is trauma. Those who have been through a traumatic event or…

My therapy story is long. My parents divorced when I was 2 years old, so therapy has always been the “norm” for me. Not that it was talked about much or normalized within my family unit, however, my sister and I were consistently in therapy at different stages in our lives. When I was in…

A healthy marriage can be very rewarding and derive a great sense of happiness and satisfaction. However, when marital satisfaction substantially fades, spouses might start wondering if they should get a divorce. In those cases, marriage counseling can help couples work through their marital problems and stay happily married. What are the signs that you…

I call my daughter’s name to get her attention from across the room. She turns to face me and runs toward me with a smile “¿Qué Mamí?”, she responds. I smile back at her and thank her for coming to me and proceed to prompt her to wash her hands because dinner will be ready…

Look around, watch the news, scroll through your social media…or maybe don’t. There is not a whole lot of good news in the world today. In fact, most all news is bad news, because, let’s face it, “that is what people want to see.” Hold on, I would like to know what “people” they are…

The recent COVID-19 pandemic has put unprecedented stress on most people, including marriages. While couples that already have strong and healthy relationships might welcome the opportunity to spend more time together and strengthen their marital bond, the more vulnerable marriages could face some additional challenges during this time. Social isolation, job losses, financial struggles, disruption…

In this article, I explain burnout symptoms in-depth, and share a quick self-assessment you can take. So You’re Wondering “Am I burned Out?” If you find yourself asking “Am I burned out?” chances are… yes. How do I know this without knowing you? The term is intuitive. Even if you haven’t done a lot of…