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Grounding is a quick tip that can be used to reduce anxiety and panic......read more

All too often we see people-young and old alike-glued to their phones......read more

Winter is upon us and here in Michigan, as well as many other places, that usually means colder temperatures, fewer daylight hours......read more

A healthy support system is the first step in a long line of changes necessary to make all sorts of adjustments in your life ......read more

Communication is successful only when both the sender and the receiver understand the same information......read more

Without the awareness of what toxic people look like, it becomes increasingly likely that you will begin to absorb and convey the same poisonous traits or find yourself emotionally and energetically bankrupt......read more

Have you ever heard the saying, “Be careful of what you say about yourself, because you are listening”? The truth is what we say about ourselves, has a huge impact on how we feel about ourselves......read more

In my earlier years of practice, I admit that I treated clients in a way that required them to keep coming back......read more

Comparison often develops into a secret battle between yourself and an unaware target. This battle, internal in its entirety, cannot be won......read more

Often times we are so busy trying to help others that we put our own needs on the back burner......read more

Goal Setting is a very healthy and effective technique used to increase the likelihood of creating personal success in our lives......read more

Allow past trials to be a suit of armor, not chains. You are a victor.......read more

Empathy is at the heart of connection and healthy relationships while sympathy pushes people away......read more

Shame is a common emotion – we all feel it. Shame feels terrible and can often accompany feelings of depression or worthlessness......read more

No, this isn't about how clean you are when you go to sleep. Sorry. Sleep hygiene is the term used for healthy sleeping habits. These healthy sleep habits are intended......read more

Is your inability to overcome the hurt and pain of your past keeping you from living a happy and peaceful life? ......read more

This is a common phrase I heard amongst many past clients who struggled to come to terms with their pain and the person(s) who caused it. Forgiveness is not for those who wronged you.......read more

There is one thing we can all count on in life, the reality that we will all, at one time or another, be faced with the dagger of rejection ......read more

One of the most common aims in life is to be happy. We have all heard it or said it ourselves – “I just want to be happy.” Many times we exclusively link our level happiness to external factors ......read more

It is ok to be angry. Anger is not wrong. What you do with your anger determines that......read more

In the wake of smartphones, iPads, and notebooks, the line between work and personal life has become extremely distorted......read more

Mindfulness Meditation had significantly strong effects in reducing anxiety, negative emotions, neuroticism and trait anxiety......read more

There is an area of mental health that disappointingly goes unaddressed, but has extensive correlation with the quality of one’s emotional and perceptual state ......read more

“You must think I’m really weird for having this issue! I’m so embarrassed! I almost didn’t show up,” a client explained to me during her first session......read more

This guide is intended to help you understand the differences between the kinds of help available and assist you by showing you what qualities a good therapist, counselor, or shrink should have......read more

Views and opinions about therapy are polluted by the media, and social ideas regarding what’s normal and acceptable......read more

While studies show emotional improvements and treatment for those suffering with mental health disorders – those same studies also show great benefit for people who are healthy......read more

I challenge you to fight stigma, by sharing the truth (this includes you Mr. Takei)......read more

There isn't much worse in life than a horrible panic attack. Count your lucky stars if you have been fortunate enough to never experience one......read more

There is no medical “cure” for anxiety. You can take medication that temporarily reduces your anxiety but they will never cure it.......read more

Where is the line between feeling life's stress, and a real problem? Depression hurts. It's debilitating and extremely unpleasant.......read more

Your emotions are like a fog in your mind. This fog keeps people from thinking clearly and from seeing what’s really going on inside of themselves ......read more

A man comes to a raging river and needs to cross to the other side. The rapids are moving too strongly for him to swim across without being pulled under water......read more

How many times have you heard people talk like this: “You made me feel bad when you….” ......read more

In this day and age high stress levels are inevitable, in fact some stress can actually be healthy......read more

At some point we all experience fear and worry for many reasons and to different degrees. Anxiety is stimulated......read more

Recently many people have voiced their concerns to me about experiencing undesirable feelings surrounding social media......read more

We all experience changes in our mood, feelings, our perspective on life challenges, and our success at managing these challenges as a normal part of daily living......read more

I can bet that everyone has experienced homesickness at some point in life. The type that’s attributed to missing family and friends, and experiencing difficulties when adapting to a new change......read more

Know someone struggling with depression or anxiety? Or maybe they just have too much life stress and they are not handling it to the best of their ability. If you want to help, I have a great tip for you......read more

Our moods affect us both physically and mentally. This is why it is extremely important to develop a lifestyle that promotes a healthy disposition......read more

All right then, now that you’re ready to start your journey, I’m going to highly recommend that you try these simple steps to improve your mental health ......read more

Without boundaries, relationships can become uncomfortable and we can unintentionally allow others to hurt us, or we can unintentionally hurt others.......read more

. Most communication happens with both individuals communicating their point of view while trying to simultaneously listen and absorb new knowledge......read more

Communication is the building block for which relationships are built. Good communication can help a relationship work through problems and grow closer......read more

Stop assuming that you know how to have healthy relationships. Empty your intellectual cup. Accept new knowledge......read more

Assertiveness allows us to gently execute our rights, and express our feelings, needs and ideas, with the intent to help others gain understanding......read more

The way that we show love is learned, not universal. You can't expect to get love back from people the same way that you express it......read more

Do you find yourself continually seeking validation and approval? Do you often struggle to express your feelings when they don’t mimic the feelings of others? .......read more

Well he doesn’t necessarily hit me, but sometimes it feels just as bad ......read more

I work professionally with many couples. If I had just one thing to share with every couple that I meet ......read more

“I don’t know why I resist affection. I guess it’s scary for me.” I have repeatedly heard variations of this phrase both professionally and personally......read more

I hear this question consistently from clients and there really is no right or wrong answer, however there are some important issues to consider when making this very challenging decision......read more

Relationships are either a happy and safe place, or an extremely toxic source of stress, anger and anxiety. As our upbringings, expectations and values vary, so do our fighting styles and skills......read more

Infidelity is one of today’s leading causes for marital breakdowns, separation and divorce. Of these betrayals, emotional affairs are found to be especially destructive to the foundation necessary to maintain a resilient marriage......read more

Sex is one of the healthiest ways to have fun, connect to and show love to your spouse. This type of intimacy enriches the bond and foundation of your marriage.......read more

The goal of communicating is to be happy, not to be right.......read more

Being a victim of infidelity is tremendously distressing. It is probably one of the most shattering and damaging blows a relationship can experience. Cheating is a selfish, thoughtless, disrespectful act of deception and betrayal that leaves its victims traumatized and looking for answers......Read More

So you’ve had an affair – now what? You and your partner may find yourselves on a downward spiral of emotional loss, pain and confusion......Read More

Individuation – The Word Every Parent and Teenager Should Know. Individuation is an extremely important concept, yet so many parents and teenagers are oblivious to it......read more

At first glance it can be hard for people to understand why life just seems so much harder during teenage years......read more

Loss and grief are two things everyone will experience at some point in their lifetime. Grief is a normal emotional reaction to loss......read more

Finding healthy ways to cope with grief is challenging, especially with all the raw emotions that you may be experiencing......read more

No matter what side you are on in the gay marriage debate, there are countless posts, conversations, arguments and even fights about who is right and who is wrong......read more

Accepting someone as human is not condoning their lifestyle, its conveying your character and compassion......read more

Are you gay, straight, or bi? It seems more and more in our culture that we have to pick one of these three choices......read more

Addiction is the emotional and physical dependance to a substance. But why is addiction so hard to overcome?......read more

Commonly we hear the word “addiction” and instantly think of alcohol and drug abuse. While these are most familiar and extremely important.....read more

Being in a relationship where one partner suffers from addiction can be extremely chaotic and confusing......read more

What most people don't know is that in America the rate of child molestation for girls is between 20-30%......read more

Many people are advocates for harsh parenting, spanking, “punishment” if you will......read more

We would all love to have approachable, supportive and understanding managers. Unfortunately, things do not always work out this way! ......read more