The Fear of Joy

The Fear of Joy

Common Reason People Come To Therapy One reason many of my clients come to therapy, as they are trying to redefine themselves, is the lack of Joy they feel in their lives.  They’ve accomplished many things in their lives, have successful careers, are usually...
The Culprits in Teen Anxiety

The Culprits in Teen Anxiety

Predictors of Teen Anxiety There are two very profound predictors that impact a teen’s anxiety level.  In my practice, the two most common issues that I find are a teen’s Perfectionism and a sense of Not Belonging.  The perfectionism is seen in many areas,...
We Make Simple Complicated

We Make Simple Complicated

The Simple Things We know we are supposed to eat right, exercise, and do activities that help eliminate physical and mental stress in our bodies such as mindfulness, yoga, meditation and breathing.  Yet despite all the simple things we know are good for us, we...
Belonging Is Vulnerable

Belonging Is Vulnerable

Common Patterns There are so many common patterns that I see every day in the work I get to do.  As I help clients identify negative core beliefs that have taunted them most of their lives, the sense of not belonging, not being seen or heard, and feeling that there is...
The Reflection In The Mirror

The Reflection In The Mirror

Running From As a teen I remember all the arguments and feelings of anger that boiled under the surface at how different my mom and I were.  It seemed that there was no way she could ever understand the complexity of thoughts, emotions, and fears that circled inside...