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3 Steps To Take When Life Gets Foggy

October 20, 2014

[View original article published in Answers.com here] What is your first thought when you wake up in the morning? “I’m ready to take on the day!” But maybe you had a restless night and couldn’t…

What’s the Best Treatment for Hair-Pulling Disorder?

September 14, 2014

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Happier Life

June 05, 2014

Five Telltale Signs Your Child is a Budding Perfectionist

March 28, 2014

[View original article published in Psych Central here] I once met a young man who had had many successes in his youth. He was intelligent and outgoing. He had always been the star in high…

If you have a mental illness, don’t be embarrassed!

October 11, 2013

October 10th was designated as Mental Health Day. Every day is a mental health day for me when I see my clients try to make their life better despite their suffering. If you suffer with…

What’s On Your Plate? 10 Stress Management Strategies

March 19, 2013

[Original article published here.] Do you wish there were more hours in the day to get through your to-do list? Have you had a friend ask, “Are you okay?” If so, were you surprised because…

How Do I Know If I Need Therapy?

March 16, 2013

If a physical pain is not debilitating, we tolerate it for a few days because we believe it will go away. There are times we talk to friends and family members to find solutions to…

Healing Those Stubborn Emotional Wounds

November 08, 2012

Mary was experiencing low self-esteem and worthlessness. She’d say her eyes were “broken faucets.” She’d cry often, and would easily get irritated and explode at her children and husband. She had gained weight in the…