How to Stay Empathic Without Suffering So Much

How to Stay Empathic Without Suffering So MuchFour steps to a healthier, more helpful, and more sustainable form of empathy. What happens when we feel empathy for another person? What are you feeling when that chronically anxious student sinks further into his chair...

Is EMDR an Option for Me?

Glad you asked. EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) therapy is a psychotherapy process that aims to alleviate distressing symptoms associated with traumatic memories or other disturbing life experiences. EMDR is a well-established, extensively...

Oral Contraceptives & Mental Health

The relationship between birth control pills – aka: oral contraceptives (OCs) – and mental health is complicated. It has been the subject of much research with some studies showing that OCs can increase the risk of mood swings, depression, and anxiety,...

What is Therapy?

Psychotherapy falls into several categories, including: • Psychoanalysis• Behavior therapy• Cognitive therapy• Humanistic therapy• Holistic therapy Psychoanalysis explores the unconscious meanings and motivations behind behavior. Cognitive therapy also focuses on how...

Myths About Psychotherapy

Some people believe you have to have a severe mental illness to undergo psychotherapy. However, research shows that the practice treats mental disorders of varying severity, including addiction. Additionally, another myth about psychotherapy is that an individual can...

Addiction Therapy with Steps to Recovery

Psychotherapy can be an important part of healing from substance abuse or other addictions. Approaches can include some or all of these: • Cognitive behavioral therapy• Family therapy• Group therapy• Individual therapy• Addiction counseling I work with you to help you...