How do I know if I should seek psychotherapy? Life’s journey often leads us through challenges and obstacles. We may wonder whether we can handle problems on our own or whether the best approach is to bring in a professional. As a psychologist, I often get asked the question by potential clients – “Do I […]
Loneliness is the sense that you are alone and have little or no sense of belonging. There is usually a feeling of sadness or emptiness and you may even feel physical aches or pains. Because human beings are social creatures, it’s been hypothesized that aloneness triggers both pain and danger sensors in the brain, alerting […]
Your partner’s alcohol abuse is a serious issue that affects not only the drinker but also their loved ones. When a partner abuses alcohol, it can have a significant impact on the relationship, family dynamics, and the mental and physical well-being of those involved. You may have concerns for yourself as well as your children […]
Betrayal Trauma When a loved one has deeply hurt us healing from betrayal trauma, it is sometimes difficult to imagine that forgiveness can take place. Hurts within intimate family relationships can take many forms – such as relapsing in an addiction after promising recovery, having an emotional or physical affair outside the relationship, lying about […]
Money and the management of finances is a frequent source of stress for couples and one I often hear about when partners come to couples therapy. When couples argue about how to spend or whether to save, they are not only fighting about money. They are also speaking about their greatest anxieties – sometimes even […]
No matter how much we love our children and even despite the really terrific loving moments, we’ve all been there … vexed by a dilemma in parenting and wondering how to solve the problem or whom to ask. Taken to the brink of patience and questioning how such a small child can so effectively step […]
As the pandemic drags on, it can really take a toll on us. Physically, mentally, and especially emotionally. We’re being impacted in ways we likely have never experienced before, and the need for effective therapy is all the more essential.One of the biggest silver linings of the pandemic has been advances in the provision of […]
