“In therapy we spend time talking about thoughts and feelings, understanding their origins and how to move past pain to healing and self-acceptance…”

“Periodically, I’ll be mid-session with a client. We’ll be talking about something seemingly unrelated to their parents - a job, a romantic partner, finances…”

“Within healthy and unhealthy relationships, people may become angry. They may make major mistakes. They may yell and say things they later regret. They may even suddenly end a relationship despite the other not being ready to let go…”

“One way of thinking of our personalities is that we tend to have certain patterns of how we think, feel, and behave. For example, if you value your independence, then you are likely to…”

“According to the Veterans Administration, approximately 8 million people in the United Stated have Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). That is about 7-8% of the US population…”

“Our brains are constantly receiving sensory information about our environments. Images, sounds, tastes, scents, and textures are being taken in and interpreted…”

“I often talk with my clients about creating a holistic mental health experience in order to heal and grow. Group therapy is often a valuable addition to individual therapy…”

“You may have heard the term "fight or flight," referring to the involuntary instinct we share with animals to defend against or escape from a perceived threat…”

“You may suspect that your childhood continues to impact your emotional health as an adult. You may notice certain patterns in the way you perceive yourself or…”

“Our need for emotional security often impacts our behaviors within relationships. It's a perspective that is also useful in thinking about why we may get caught up…”