Depression Doesn’t Lie
on Nov 19, 2009 in Anxiety Depression Therapy psychology relationships psychologist One of the things I continue to be impressed with despite my 30 years of practice is how harsh we are toward ourselves when we are struggling in some way emotionally. It is really striking when you stop to think about it. Our response to our struggle...

Women’s Issues
on Nov 18, 2009 in Anxiety Depression Therapy psychologist relationships self confidence abuse Some struggles that women experience are common to many women, and can therefore be attributed or understood in this larger context of what it means, biologically and socially to be female. A psychologist informed about these issues is in a better po...

Growing Through Divorce
on Nov 17, 2009 in General Information counseling marriage counseling parenting relationships Therapy partner marriage Depression couples spouse children divorce Divorce ranks just above death in severity of stress and is often combined with other stressors, such as marital discord, serious financial problems, a move, single parenting, multiple losses and litigation, all at once.  It’s a life cycle crisis...

Relationships as a Spiritual Path
on Nov 13, 2009 in General Information marriage counseling marriage counselor relationships Anxiety couples happiness love marriage partner relationship spouse The concept of spirituality is derived from “spiritus,” meaning vitality or the breath of life. That force awakens us like an electric charge. Staying connected to that energy strengthens and enlivens our soul. Our relationships present a...

Contrary to Widely Held Beliefs, Romance Can Last in Long-term Relationships, Say Researchers
on Nov 11, 2009 in counseling marriage counseling couples happy love marriage partner relationship relationships WASHINGTON – Romance does not have to fizzle out in long-term relationships and progress into a companionship/friendship-type love, a new study has found. Romantic love can last a lifetime and lead to happier, healthier relationships. “Many b...

The Connections between Emotional Stress, Trauma and Physical Pain
on Nov 4, 2009 in General Information Therapy Anxiety Depression stress Studies have shown that chronic pain might not only be caused by physical injury but also by stress and emotional issues. In particular, people who have experienced trauma and suffer from Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) are often at a higher ri...

Rage, Shame and the Death of Love
on Oct 22, 2009 in Anxiety Depression Eating Disorders General Information Therapy child psychologist childrens counseling counseling parenting psychologist children relationships therapist Concealed deep within the human psyche lies an enduring world, a kingdom which exists and yet is separate from our awareness.  Within this shrouded domain reside the remnants of intensely painful experiences that were propelled out of sight for safe...

Anxiety Disorders in Children: How Do They Manifest?
on Oct 20, 2009 in Anxiety General Information Therapy childrens counseling parenting child psychologist children counseling treatment The human body is an amazing machine, providing exactly what you need at the very moment that you need it. When you exercise, your body produces sweat to cool itself off. When you need energy, you feel hungry, leading you to eat and supply the needed...

Why Do Relationships Fail?
on Oct 13, 2009 in General Information Therapy counseling marriage counseling marriage counselor counselor couples marriage relationship relationships spouse therapist As an outpatient psychologist, I have been in practice over twenty years. I see eight conditions every day and the one that stands out the most is “relationships.” This includes straight but also gay ones, and more often than not the long...

Organized Phone Therapy For Depression Found Cost-Effective
on Oct 12, 2009 in Depression General Information Online Therapy counseling online counseling psychologist therapist Therapy When people get brief, structured, phone-based cognitive behavioral psychotherapy soon after starting on antidepressant medication, significant benefits may persist two years after their first session, with only modest rises in cost. Over two years,...