Understanding Insurance Benefits
Here are some commonly asked questions about mental health insurance coverage. Hope this helps to de-mistify the process. What is an...
Are you in a relationship with a narcissist?
Since the election of Donald Trump there has been a lot of talk in the news about mental health and narcissism. What is a narcissist? How...
9 Attitudes of Mindfulness
Jon Kabat-Zinn is an American professor emeritus of medicine and the creator of the Stress Reduction Clinic and the Center for...
How Meditation Changes your Brain
Here is a helpful cheat sheet describing the effects meditation has on your brain, along with some books and apps to help you get...
Does heavy alcohol use make you more vulnerable to anxiety?
In my practice I commonly see clients who deal with anxiety by misusing or abusing alcohol. Often the explanation is that it helps them...
Is the political climate traumatizing us?
Since last November’s election I have had many clients tearfully report feelings of hopelessness, shock, despair and fear. When comparing...
Is Binge Drinking Alcoholism?
This is a question that comes up time and time again in my counseling practice. How can I be an alcoholic if I don’t drink everyday?...