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...]

Is there a certain income level that you just can’t seem to break through? Have you noticed that when you approach that number, you start to mysteriously incur debt, or you spend frivolously, or you lose your job? For some people there is a financial set point. It’s the number we feel comfortable … [Read more...]