Infidelity is an enormously impactful rupture that can threaten to unravel even the longest-standing relationships, in often what may seem like the blink of an eye. Each partner will likely face their own unique set of challenges as they navigate the rocky terrain of recovery. Navigating An Emotional Roller Coaster The fallout from an affair […]
Self-esteem is an essential part of how we view ourselves, the decisions we make, and our perceived ability to achieve goals. It impacts both the relationships we have with others and with ourselves – and is an important factor impacting mental health. What Is Self Esteem? Self-esteem can be defined as how we value ourselves. […]
I see many couples in therapy who are just being exposed to counseling for the first time. While I fully support couples counseling for anyone, including those new to therapy, I find that it’s most helpful if each partner has experienced some individual therapy before entering into couples therapy. There are several reasons for this. […]
Most people can relate with an urge at some point in life to want to break free, sail away on a boat, abruptly drive away and move to a new city or just find a way to leave our life behind and start fresh. This whim doesn’t last long because we soon realize two things: […]
Hundreds, if not thousands, of different therapies exist today. Several types of therapy fall into the category of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), which is one of the most recognized psychotherapy approaches around due to the abundance of research showing its effectiveness in treating a variety of concerns. So what is Cognitive Behavioral Therapy exactly? Traditional Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, […]
The goal of this blog is to provide useful information about a variety of psychology-related topics, presented in a digestible way. Ultimately, I hope my insights will offer you some support, understanding and relief from unnecessary suffering. I am writing this for you, so I welcome your feedback and suggestions. Want to read or learn […]