Self Development

You Don’t Really Want to Get Better

Of course psychotherapy clients want relief from their symptoms, depression, anxiety, and other painful emotions. But at the... >>

Is Worrying About the World Impacting Your Emotional Wellbeing?

From current events to politics, there is no shortage of anxiety-inducing information in the world.... >>

A Psychological Perspective on Human Destructiveness

My inspiration for writing this blog springs from a deep feeling for people and a... >>

Changing Your Sense of Identity

Recently, I wrote about “Living with an Accidental Identity.” I described how painful early experiences,... >>

Are You Living with an Accidental Identity?

We often consider our identity as fixed and say things like “that’s just the way... >>

Do You Use Drugs and Alcohol to Manage Your Emotions?

I really dislike the word addict to describe someone. I believe that people are more than just their... >>

Is Narcissism Shaped by Attachment Style?

Most of us have someone in our lives who comes to mind when we are... >>

Simple Ways to Reduce the Mental Illness Stigma

Let’s Make it Okay to Ask For Help The problem with the stigma around mental illness... >>

The Role of Anger in Depression

Sigmund Freud used to refer to depression as anger turned inward. While many people may... >>

Thoughts Are Not Facts (Practice)

So you’re waiting in the hallway with your mind spinning about how it’s been a... >>