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March Madness and Mental Health

Basketball fans know March Madness refers to the NCAA college basketball tournament in the United States. The competition is between 68 teams in four regions and leads to the Final Four and then the Championship Game. Are you wondering why a Psychotherapist is writing about March Madness? Here’s how March Madness relates to mental health. … Read more

Love is in the Air

Each year on February 14th individuals celebrate relationships. Some people call this a Hallmark Holiday. Retailers love it. Florists love it. Restaurants love it. But what is love? I’m not an expert on the definition, but I do know what love does and doesn’t look like in my office. Do these definitions of love ring … Read more

Season’s Greetings with a Twist!

Each year, in recent memory, I have written a blog about everything you can do to improve your experience during the holiday season. This year, I decided to write a blog about things I wouldn’t do over the holidays. It is a twist on the should-dos of the season. What NOT To Do During the … Read more

Feeling Invisible and White Privilege

Last month I attended an event where, for the very first time in memory, I felt ill at ease. It was a gathering where the number of white attendees was less than 15%. All day long I couldn’t put my finger on why I felt uncomfortable and wasn’t having the best time of my life. … Read more