In over a decade of private practice, I’ve never spoken to a single client who was inspired to seek therapy predominantly because they’re unhappy with the way they use their phone. And yet, hundreds of clients have expressed to me [...]
Several years ago, an acquaintance from my gym turned to me, mid-workout, and said, “hey, I’ve always wanted to ask a therapist something. Are people just, like, really boring?” I was flabbergasted – not only because the answer is that [...]
I just got off the phone with a friend who is living in Hanoi, Vietnam. He was teaching English there at the beginning of the year, when COVID-19 started to become a pandemic, and he stayed. This, it turns out, [...]
You’re sitting in your parked car, drumming your thumbs on the steering wheel anxiously. It’s been 10 minutes and, try as you might, you can’t will yourself to unbuckle your seat belt and go into the crowded store. It took [...]
Welcome to 2018 – out with the old, and in with the new! It’s time to sit down and make a list of all the ways that this is the year that you’ll be different than you’ve ever been before! [...]
About two years ago, I decided to change the name of my therapy practice. At the time, I was preparing to hire other therapists, so just using my name wouldn't work anymore. But the name didn’t come to me right [...]
The latest Netflix series generating a lot of buzz is 13 Reasons Why. But unlike Orange is the New Black and House Of Cards, the buzz mostly isn’t all that favorable. Aside from the pretty scathing review in the New [...]
A relative called me a few weeks ago and asked, “is now a good time to talk?” I glanced sidelong at the ever-growing “to do” list on my laptop. “Sure,” I replied, “I think I can make a few minutes!” [...]
Last weekend, I had the great privilege to begin renewing my scuba certification through Eco Dive Center. This is a lengthy and involved process, including hours of home study, skills practice in a swimming pool, and finally, several open water [...]