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How many times a day do you get asked “How are you?” and give the automatic response of “I’m fine”. Most of us default to this response — whether it’s because we don’t have time to give a deeper explanation or we don’t want to share about how we actually are. When was the last […]

Understanding how different therapies can be used to treat various disorders is the first step in getting the help you or a loved one needs. Below I will discuss Depression, Trauma/PTSD and Panic Attacks/Panic Disorder, while diving into which therapies are most recommended for these diagnoses. Depression Depression is a mental health disorder characterized by […]

Why do people betray? Relationship betrayal occurs when a person breaks the unwritten contract of respect, honesty, and dependability between themselves and their significant other. It can stem from dissatisfaction in a partnership, a lack of intimacy, feelings of insecurity, or a desire for automacy. In fact, research shows that some of the most common […]

Wouldn’t it be amazing if there were a simple formula for happiness? It may sound too good to be true, but a recipe for happiness, motivation, and energy exists—and anyone can achieve it. The secret lies in “working” for your dopamine. People often lump serotonin and dopamine together as the “happy” chemicals in our brain, […]

Many couples wait until they feel like their relationship is nearly impossible to mend before seeking couple’s therapy. Years of buildup – festering resentment, unresolved conflict, and growing annoyances finally come to a culmination and force people to seek outside help. If this sounds like you, know you are not alone. In fact, it takes […]

Introduction Sleep plays a critical role in the physical and mental health of today’s teens. While the official recommendation calls for adolescents to receive 8-10 hours of sleep each night, many teens average much less. Insufficient sleep in teens has been associated with poor academic performance, mood disorders, anxiety and depression, substance abuse, and even […]

Sexual orientation refers to a person’s physical, emotional, or romantic attraction to others. It is composed of 5 key characteristics including romantic attraction, sexual attraction, sexual identity, sexual arousal and sexual behavior. Gender identity on the other hand, refers to the sense of which sex a person belongs to. It is a non-binary construct meaning […]

Intimacy is a crucial part of many romantic relationships, yet conversations about sex can be among the most difficult to have. When one partner initiates and the other withdraws—either by rejecting advances or shutting down emotionally—it can create a painful cycle of rejection, avoidance, and misunderstanding. In my work with couples, I often hear one […]

Humans are biologically hard-wired to seek out the negative in the world. A phenomenon called the “negativity bias” is an evolutionarily pre-programmed cognitive bias that makes us more attuned to negative stimuli in our environment and more likely to dwell on these events. From an evolutionary standpoint, this bias makes sense. If there was a […]