As shelter in place continues, it's understandably harder for people to feel motivated. But more often than not, people attribute lack of motivation to a character flaw. They worry that if they relax, they might never be productive again. Anxious and self-punishing thoughts present themselves as … [Read more...]

Someone told me recently that he won’t see a therapist because he doesn’t want to get stuck in therapy for years. It’s unfortunate that he will miss out on the benefits of therapy, but I get it. More traditional therapies involve weekly sessions for years at a time and clients can feel uncomfortable … [Read more...]

I understand the relief that can come with a diagnosis. It gives a problem a name, and with that can come a sense of validation and hopefulness about a resolution. There can be an unintended downside to mental health diagnoses however. Many people know about the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual … [Read more...]

Are you ready to make a change? There are certain conditions that favor making real and lasting change. Are You Fed Up? You have to have a certain level of discomfort. A tipping point when you just can’t take it any more. Staying the same just isn’t worth it any more. You are willing to face … [Read more...]