Relationships face all kinds of challenges. Sometimes they come from the outside, such as facing a medical crisis or pressure from others not connected to your relationship. Other times, the challenges come from within, such as disagreements, conflicts, resentments, etc. All of these, and other issues, can either “make or break” [...]
The pandemic has upended our lives in many ways. Schools have been shuttered for months, and many adults find themselves working from home. However, for the professional woman, there have been other ramifications. According to a New York Times article, some women have to juggle work and family obligations like never [...]
Anticipatory grief is different from “regular” grief. Anticipatory grief can come to take over your life while you are in the strange, in-between place of waiting and wondering. The uncertainty of it can impact everything you do. Living with anticipatory grief can blur the boundaries of daily life. You find [...]
Trauma can impact you in a multitude of ways. It can cause phobias, mood swings, anxiety, sleep disturbances, and difficulty concentrating. It may also distort your self-image, interrupt emotional functioning, and increase sensitivity to threat perception. The effects of trauma are profound. It can even severely impact your relationships and [...]
Me. Me. Me. Is that all you hear from your teenager lately? While you want them to have self-confidence and healthy self-esteem, maybe the incessant self-focus your child is displaying is becoming troublesome. And it seems you’re not the only one who has noticed it. Remarks about how spoiled your [...]
Recent events of the COVID-19 pandemic have caused all of us to reset our lives to a “new normal.” This new lifestyle, of course, brings up all kinds of emotions and feelings. You might even feel unsure whether it’s okay to have these feelings. Rest assured that these are normal things that [...]
The COVID-19 pandemic has brought new challenges that couples never thought they would have to face. Working from home, supervising online learning for the kids, and more unexpected responsibilities undoubtedly take their toll. The pressure is enough to send any couple into a frenzy! Of course, you knew before the coronavirus [...]
We, as human beings, are social creatures. Even the most introverted person often has a few personal connections. However, for all of us, the coronavirus has turned how we interact with people upside down. Now we are more isolated from one another. These are unprecedented times, and the social impact of this [...]
These are trying times. It wasn’t too long ago that we were enjoying our everyday lives—going to work, attending school, seeing a concert or show, and in general living life as we pleased. Now the situation has changed dramatically and quickly. Schools are closed, many have lost their jobs, and social distancing [...]
Being conscious of how other people respond to you is a useful skill. A good example is when you say something, and people react differently from what you expected. Their response is helpful in that it allows you to make changes in your behavior. However, many people struggle with a fear of [...]
Due to the recent COVID-19 crisis, I am now offering tele-therapy through video (Zoom or Skype) and phone for all who are distancing or quarantined. I am still accepting new clients and have immediate openings to all who want to be seen during this time. Please contact me for more information or if you would like to schedule an appointment or consultation. Thank you!
