Things to Know About Telehealth Therapy
If you’re feeling anxious and hypervigilant, numb and depressed, or just plain stressed these days, you may be considering virtual therapy, or what is formally known as telehealth counseling services. Although talking to someone other than your partner, kids, or your dog may seem like a breath of fresh air after three weeks of the […]
FAQ’s About EMDR
As a certified EMDR therapist, I am often asked to explain what EMDR is, how it works, etc., so here are some helpful FAQ’s about EMDR: What is it? EMDR stands for Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing therapy. (Don’t worry, it took me a good couple of weeks to remember what all the letters meant […]
Guilt
Guilt, ugh…It’s uncomfortable, it’s heavy, and if you don’t do something about it, it can fester and hang around indefinitely. So, what can you do about it? First, separate the things you feel guilty about into two categories: true guilt vs false guilt. I encourage my clients to write or type these things out if […]
School Refusal: Just a Phase? Or is it Anxiety?
It was an honor to be a guest blogger once again for my friends at Achievement Advantage Assessment & Services, LLC in Lyndhurst, OH. Be sure to check them out if your child is in need of psychoeducational assessments, educational interventions, consultation or advocacy services. Thanks again for this opportunity, Jen and Greer! Does this […]
Talking to Kids about Death and Grief
In my last post, I focused on Grief 101 and the basics of grief and loss. Today I’m going to continue this topic and share some information and tips on the difficult task of talking to kids about death and grief. Once again, I want to reiterate that although I’ll be focusing on grief as […]
Grief 101
The unfortunate truth is that we all experience death, grief, and loss sometime during our lives. I had the privilege of working as a grief counselor early in my career and even now, I find myself sharing the basics of grief and loss so often with my clients. Because of this, I thought it might […]
How to Talk about the Tough Stuff
Had an argument or a disagreement with a friend, a family member, your partner or a coworker? Not sure how to talk about an uncomfortable situation or express your thoughts and feelings and find a resolution to the problem? Check out this video for some tips on how to talk about the tough stuff. https://youtu.be/UDXz2MAM5h8
The Drama Triangle
We’ve all been in it. Find out what it is and how to avoid it. Here is the link to the TherapistUncensored podcast I mention in the video: https://www.therapistuncensored.com/?s=drama https://youtu.be/00uYcOcl5_M
Got Anxiety?
You can often hear me ask my clients “Where do you feel [that emotion] in your body?” And very often when the emotion they’re feeling is anxiety, my clients say they feel it in their head like “a dark cloud” or “a tornado” or like “static on a television set”. If you have ever struggled […]
Choosing the Right Therapist for You
Happy New Year! Many people use this time of year to make resolutions or start something new. If finding a therapist is on your list, take a look at these tips on what to look for in a therapist. Look for a therapist who… Is easy to talk to and feels genuine. As mentioned in my […]