We all know someone who we think needs therapy… don’t we? It is challenging and sometimes downright frustrating when you see someone suffering and in need of therapy.  What can you do to get someone to therapy?  Can you do anything? How will the person react if you suggest it? How to suggest it?  The … Read more

September: The Season to Start Something New! As the lazy days of summer end, and we turn our attention to fall the opportunity for change presents itself.  People often set new intentions at the beginning of the year, but September can also be the start of something new as everyone returns to regular routines. What … Read more

Are You Dissatisfied With Your Life? Not in a career related job or the job that you trained for? Working on contract? No benefits? Still paying student loans? No car and using public transportation? Still living with your parents? Wanting to save for that house but can’t? Looking for a partner? Wanting to start that … Read more

The Silence Breakers The title of this blog says it all.  It’s impossible to ignore the #metoo movement.  Every day, women, some famous and many who are not, are coming forward with accusations of sexual harassment and assault. Almost daily there are reports of men that have been fired from their jobs because of allegations … Read more

The Reality of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. As an experienced therapist who has worked with many people with complex PTSD, I wanted in this blog to explore the challenges faced by those individuals who have experienced the long term trauma of child abuse.  To do this, I have chosen to write blog in the first … Read more