Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist

It's hard to overestimate the importance of sleep in our lives, but it becomes even more important for those who struggle with mental wellness. Insomnia can come with depression or anxiety, and it's sometimes impossible to tell which came first. Either way, we know that trouble sleeping is a symptom … [Read more...] about Sleep

A recent trend has arisen in my practice - a number of clients have reported or are presenting with screen addictions. One of the interesting things about this phenomenon is that it is not limited to children, as you might think. Yes, there are plenty of kids who spend "too much time" on games or … [Read more...] about Screen Addiction

Clearly the days of 5 times a week intensive psychoanalysis have gone by the wayside, along with lying on the couch facing away from your analyst. Even the word analysis is no longer in favor. Yet I still get a lot of clients questioning how often they should come to therapy. I've heard lots of … [Read more...] about Once a Week? Or…

Today is not Mental Health Awareness Day, and I'm a therapist, so this is foremost in my mind much of the time, but I'd like to remind everyone to not ignore your mental health! It is easy for us to try and "buck up" or convince ourselves that we will be fine when we are feeling down or … [Read more...] about Mental Health Awareness – When, Why and How To Seek Help

"Joy." It's a short and a simple word that has lost much of its meaning and significance through overuse. We hear it all the time, especially around the holidays. But here's the thing - we need to pay attention to it.I have worked with populations of many different ethnic groups and ages … [Read more...] about Joy