Our Blog

Our Blog is loaded with great information to keep your mental health in check ~ even if you feel you don't have mental health issues!

Jun 24, 2021
2 min

Mindful Sex = greater relationship satisfaction

As a therapist who has specialized the last few years on working with couples and training in sex therapy, I have noticed a startling...

Jun 17, 2021
1 min

Therapy is for everyone else

Therapy is truly for every single human being, including me and you. Therapy is about learning how to be vulnerable, expressing your true...

Jun 10, 2021
2 min

What is your happiness thermostat set to?

What we're not told when we are growing up, is that happiness is relative, and we all eventually adapt to our external circumstances. ...

Jun 3, 2021
1 min

Looking for love?

Stop looking so hard outward and focus on looking inward. We are all looking for a great partner but we can be less focused on being a...

May 27, 2021
2 min

Stop comparing and turn inward when it comes to $$

Money and finances are deeply personal topics, most people do not talk about them openly and honestly. This topic often goes unspoken,...

May 20, 2021
1 min

Fear and insecurity: How to work through it

Fear and insecurity are powerful

May 13, 2021
2 min

A wise person knows there is something to be learned from everyone

Here are 5 tidbits of wisdom I have learned from people who have walked before me: 1. Get some perspective: Practice the ability to zoom...

May 6, 2021
2 min

How you feel is not how you look - stop avoiding people

Despite all the great things the pandemic has brought in, things moving online and the convenience it has brought, there's no comparison...

Apr 29, 2021
2 min

10 things your sex therapist thinks you should know about sex

1. Initial romantic love and passionate sex in a relationship usually lasts about 6 months. Long term desire comes from working on...

Apr 22, 2021
2 min

How to care for yourself when you feel stressed or overwhelmed

We all have stress, and it isn’t all bad, sometimes it serves a helpful purpose like keeping us alert or motivated to get things done. A...

Apr 14, 2021
2 min

What are your strengths?

When I first heard about the concept of strengths, I was young and had low self-esteem. I thought “strengths” were really a BS way for...

Mar 25, 2021
2 min

Are you still curious about your partner?

The last year has been particularly hard on many intimate relationships. When everything feels out of control, our relationships are no...

Mar 25, 2021
2 min

How do you help yourself manage stress?

Stress and burnout is everywhere, and over time we all know it can lead to anxiety and depression, among other mental and physical health...

Mar 18, 2021
2 min

You have the answers within you

Did you ever wish that someone would just tell you what to do when you are faced with a tough decision? Maybe this is why you have...

Mar 11, 2021
2 min

5 Things you should know about Depression

Depression is a very real and treatable illness. But stigma, myths and misunderstandings persist and continue to be barriers to...

Mar 4, 2021
1 min

A Guide to Mastering Your Anger

Anger is a strong and healthy emotion we all feel at times. However, it is quite powerful and can influence the way we think and then...

Feb 25, 2021
1 min

Change your breathing, change your mood

We can’t tell ourselves or others to just calm down and expect it to actually work. We have to calm our nervous system, which is what...

Feb 18, 2021
1 min

Resilience

I was recently asked to speak about resilience. As I was gathering my thoughts and reviewing material, it struck me that our struggles...

Feb 11, 2021
2 min

Self worth can only come from within

Self worth can only come from within. Stop outsourcing your worth! Our society has taught us to do this. Outsourcing your worth is when...

Feb 4, 2021
2 min

Hard conversations for an easier life

We cannot assume that people around us know how we are feeling. The importance of knowing how to communicate your needs and how you feel...