Anxiety is Not Really the Problem
Surprisingly, if you are struggling with anxiety, or even an anxiety disorder, such as OCD, generalized anxiety, panic, etc., as hard as this is to believe, it’s not really the anxiety that’s the problem. It’s the intolerance of anxiety that’s causing the problems....
The Harmful Impact of Conversion Therapy
If you’re a member of the LGBTQIA+ community, it’s likely that you’ve thought about therapy at least once or twice. Surveys show that queer American adults and youth both show elevated levels of depression and anxiety– which makes a lot of sense, given how hostile the...
Tips on Pick-Ups and Drop-Offs for Coparents
When you and an ex-partner are co-parenting, one principle must stand out above all others: You need to do what’s best for your children. This means compliance with custody rulings, which are made with the kids’ needs in mind. This also means you need to do everything...
How to Navigate Different Parenting Styles in Your Relationship
One of the biggest challenges about being a parent is determining how you want to raise your children. Obviously you want them to grow up to be happy, healthy, well-rounded individuals– but the way we do that has changed a lot in recent years. This is especially true...
Anxiety? OCD? Here’s Why You Are NOT Going Crazy
By far the most common concern that my clients who struggle with significant anxiety, obsessions and compulsions bring to the first session is the question. “Am I going crazy?” (“Am I having a nervous breakdown?” is a close second). My answer is always a clear,...
