There are lots of memes about running being as good or better for you than seeing a therapist. For me, running and exercise are very much a part of my own “therapy” and I see so many parallels between the two. Running, in fact, is a metaphor that I often use with my clients and […]
Anxiety And The Worry-Go-Round
Anxiety and worry go hand in hand like hot fudge on an ice cream sundae. If you are a chronic worrier or perpetual overthinker, then chances are you have experienced the joys of the worry-go-round that is an anxious mind. You know what I’m talking about, right? You don’t remember buying a ticket to this […]
Simple Self-Care for Moms with Anxiety
Having anxiety when you’re a mom can be really frustrating. Anxiety gets in the way of having fun with your kids, a good night’s sleep, your relationships, and your overall well-being. On a good day, anxiety is a nuisance, an uninvited friend. On a bad day, anxiety is a monster intent on destroying you. In […]
Self-Care: Lessons From Our Moms And Messages To Our Kids
Sometimes self-care for a mom is just not the top priority. For example, you know it’s bad when you’re consumed with the fear that another mom will notice your hideously un-manicured feet at your kid’s baseball game and yet, this is where I tend to find myself around the month of June every year. My […]
The Edge of Your Comfort Zone
People often seek counseling because they are no longer able to tolerate some element or elements in their lives. Many times, things have reached a point of crisis, a place of unbearable discomfort, of anxiety, of depression, or relational stress. You might come into my office at that first appointment wanting a “fix.” You might […]
Dr. Weil Demonstrating 4:7:8 breathing
I am often sharing this breathing technique with my clients. Breathing, of course, is beneficial in ANY form, but this particular technique can really decrease stress as well as improve your health. If it feels a little funny at first, I encourage you to not judge it, but keep trying it! It is wonderful for […]
Finding Balance in the New Year!
Welcome and thanks for finding me! My goal is to use this space to share pieces and links to help pass along information, encourage contemplation and exploration, and also give you a little window into my style as a clinician and essentially as a person. As the new year begins, we often contemplate the changes […]