Women need real moments of solitude and self-reflection to balance out how much of ourselves we give away. -Barbara de Angelis I have to say, this summer vacation was not at all what I had envisioned for 2020 for my family. Our original plans were a two-week family vacation to new and exciting places, as […]

My teen recently had her wisdom teeth removed. Ironically, this surgery was first mentioned in the beginning of 2020, and was pushed back to the summer as not to disrupt the school year. This was the latest date the oral surgeon would do the surgery, so it needed to happen, even in the middle of […]

It’s good to be able to laugh at yourself and the problems you face in life. Sense of humor can save you. -Margaret Cho I try to use humor as part of my therapy sessions when it’s appropriate. But, with all the heaviness in our world right now, sometimes humor can feel unattainable and very […]

Change your thoughts and you change your world. -Norman Vincent Peale Today I want to share some tips about thinking patterns. In therapy, we’re so often looking for patterns in people’s lives. Behavior patterns. Relationship patterns. Thinking patterns. The first step is noticing that these patterns exist, so start by being mindful and paying close […]

The truest, most beautiful life never promises to be an easy one. We need to let go of the lie that it’s supposed to be.-Glennon DoyleMy first self-published book was about life transitions. Little did I know just how much this topic would show up during the COVID-19 pandemic as well. Life transitions can be […]