In our society, the new year is often celebrated as a chance for making a new start. Many of us create new year resolutions that are meant to help us accomplish a personal goal. Perhaps this year you’re ready to begin making a change in the way you see yourself and the world around you by reducing […] Read more…
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Holiday Stress: The Five Tools for Finding the Peace
As the holidays approach, there are often mixed feelings that arise. You may notice an increase of stress, worry, or tension within yourself or within your family more than you notice any increasing excitement or joy. Holiday stress causes many of us to suffer alone, behind the hustle and bustle of the people […] Read more…
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ANXIETY TREATMENT Is Stress Or Worry Impacting Your Lifestyle and Well-Being? Do you often feel nervous, uneasy or under pressure? Are you tired of energy on planning, over-thinking and worrying? Do persistent, negative thoughts or fears impact your relationships with friends, co-workers, a significant other or family members? Perhaps you are wondering if you will […] Read more…
Busy, busy, busy – Let’s break the cycle
The rush of a busy life can be more exhausting than it is fulfilling. Do you ever feel overwhelmed or burnt out? When was the last time you checked in on the cost/benefit ratio in your life? Being overly “busy” is sometimes look upon as desirable in our culture. Has this mindset gotten you into […] Read more…
Positive Change: Our Body and Mind
This article on GoodTherapy.org captures the highlights of Amy J. Cuddy’s TED Talk about a study that examines a particularly useful truth when it comes to our body-mind connection. These implications may help us lead healthier and more successful lives. Let me know what you think! http://www.goodtherapy.org/blog/how-power-posing-can-change-your-body-and-mind-0402145 Read more…
Stress and Worry, Defined by a Child
A very young client taught me this week that “stress is when we want the ‘idea light bulb’ to turn on, but worry keeps it turned off.” There is nothing more precious than a child’s perspective. Read more…
How to Talk to a Friend About Therapy
I am a Marriage and Family Therapist, licensed in the state of California. In my practice, Read more…
What is Psychotherapy? A Brief Introduction
Have you ever wondered if counseling/psychotherapy could be helpful for you or someone that you love? Sometimes it is hard to know how or where to start exploring the option of therapy. Researching therapy and therapists can be challenging, especially when we are concerned about how others may view our interest in seeking therapy. Let’s […] Read more…
How to Improve Your Self Worth
I am proud to be part of this collaborative column. Check out my contribution, number 11. How To Improve Your Self-Worth http://decodinghim.com/how-to-improve-your-self-worth/ Read more…
Who Is Anxiety?
Stress can at times be an invitation to worry and doubt. This can also mean doubting ourselves and our success in the future. Anxiety joins stress when our concerns are projected into the future. This means that when we notice that our stress is about something that has not yet occurred, anxiety may be taking […] Read more…