I love my job as a therapist! I am honored that people trust me to talk about their most difficult issues – sometimes sharing things they have never talked about with anyone else. You might be surprised to learn what therapists think about or experience on the other side of the couch. So here it […]
You Can Help Your Child Manage Their Anxiety – Here’s How
(Image: Coping Kit by Karen Wolf) According to the CDC, 7.1% of children, age 3-17 years, (4.4 million children in the U.S.), have been diagnosed with anxiety. (https://www.cdc.gov/childrensmentalhealth/data.html). And unfortunately, those numbers are on the rise. All children experience fear as a normal part of childhood. But if your child’s worry or fear seem extreme, […]
5 Life Hacks To Be Calm and Social at a Party
A few years ago, I was invited to a dinner party by a friend, and I did not know anyone except for the host. When I arrived, I stood in the corner of the room not sure what to do. I felt self-conscious, and had thoughts that I should not be here, and that no […]
Anxiety – A Gift From Our Ancestors
A few years ago a client presented concerns that his 8- year-old son, Brian (identifying information has been changed), began displaying signs of anxiety at bedtime. He would refuse to be left alone in his bedroom and struggled to fall and stay asleep, eventually struggling with tiredness throughout the school day. During the few hours […]
Six Ways Therapy Will Make You More Successful
There are so many individuals who outwardly appear to have it all together. They are smart, successful, experienced in their field and often the focus of envy. But through deeper and honest conversation, it becomes obvious that things are not always as perfect as they seem. Business owners, executives, doctors, managers and other professionals are […]