Lesbians and Therapy
Lesbians have unique concerns when selecting a psychotherapist. “Will I be taken seriously or will my sexuality be pathologized?” “Will my committed relationship be honored as equal to marriage?” “Will...
View ArticleAdapting to Brain Injury
Brain Injury and the High-Functioning Patient Brain injury, whether acquired (ABI) or traumatic (TBI) has multiple origins, and profoundly impacts virtually every area of a patient’s life. Physical,...
View ArticleAdapting to Illness and Disability
Illness and Disability Illness and disability are conditions that may be chronic or limited in duration. They may come about gradually or suddenly, as the result of an accident, contagion or genetics....
View ArticleDepression
“Depression” is a word that is often used casually to label feelings such as sadness or loneliness. However, depression actually refers to a *cluster* of symptoms that result in diminished capacity for...
View ArticleBrain Injury, Cognitive Impairment and Psychotherapy
Brain injury, whether acquired (ABI) or traumatic (TBI) has multiple origins including accidents, chemical depletion or dependence, and brain surgery. It profoundly impacts virtually every area of a...
View ArticlePost-Holiday Blues
January can be a tough time. The ball drops, the tree’s down, and then — for some — our spirits follow. The rush of activity, the anticipation, celebration, excitement, vacation — are all over in a...
View ArticleRelationships in Transition
He makes me so angry, but I love him so much. I’m terrified of being alone. She cheated. I don’t know how I’ll ever trust again. The passion has died. Sound familiar? In these times, pressures from...
View ArticleCareer Transition
Changing careers is a commonplace event nowadays, and one that is often fraught with fear and anxiety. Many factors cause people to consider making this major move. What has brought you to this...
View ArticleDepression: How Does Therapy Help?
Paradoxically, the disabling symptoms of depression are also powerful messengers of the need – and usually the readiness — for deep healing and change. Psychotherapy is useful in helping you to...
View ArticleCouples therapy — how does it work?
Zachary and Linda: a case example: Zack and Linda came to see me because their communication was at a standstill, and they were very unhappy in their marriage. Linda was feeling stifled and...
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