Motherhood is a joyous and beautiful time, but it isn’t easy and it may kick up feelings you hadn’t expected; feelings that completely contradict those sweet and precious maternal vibes. Not getting enough sleep really sucks. You miss your independence. You’re going st...

1. Use probability.

If you have been checked out medically and you get the all clear, it is easy to slide back into panic thinking they missed it or you are that 1% of the population that has a different presentation of this illness. Instead of the focus being on the 1...

New year, new me. The “new year resolution” season is upon us. That magical time of year when everything is anew, we get used to writing a new date at the top of our page, and we feel the pressure of having to reinvent ourselves. Is the magic of a fresh start a health...

The hustle and bustle. The glitz and glam. The family and friends. What happens to those who are not near the ones they love for the holidays? Or rather, what about those who feel alone even near family and friends. The holidays are an interesting time. Growing up, we...

This might be the number one statement I hear in my office. It’s definitely top 3. People struggle with sharing their struggles because they feel it is insignificant compared to “real suffering” of other people. My response to this is always the same. One has nothing t...

1. Sleep Hygiene

What is sleep hygiene? It is simply developing a healthy routine to unwind from the day and prepare your body and mind for sleep. A routine that helps signal to the brain it is almost time for sleep. Similar to the way we prepare babies and children for...

Today, October 10th, is recognized as World Mental Health Day. For many, mental health remains a taboo topic. It is something that “other people” have, but definitely not you. For all of you out there who seem to feel “off” but aren’t sure of what that means or how to...

When someone has a panic attack they often go to the doctor to get checked out which is always a good idea. It can make people feel better that there is nothing medically wrong with them and put them at ease. Often people do not have another panic attack.  

However some...

When someone first comes to see me they usually tell me the symptoms that are bothering them such as panic attacks, not sleeping, feeling off, tension, or a type of fear. They then tell me they do not know why this is happening, this started out of no where and hasn’t...

Humans crave to understand others and to be accepted. Humans are social creatures and our society is largely based off of give and take. If I say yes to this, what can I expect in return? Reciprocity is a large piece of developing a relationship as relationships should...