The average person tends to classify emotions as either positive or negative. I even hear psychologist, coaches, and others in the various helping professions refer to them in this manner as well. However, emotions are chemicals called neuropeptides that carry energy and information throughout the body and its different systems.  These processes have evolved over… Read More

Perhaps, nothing in all of mental health causes more psychological and emotional suffering as severe OCD (Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder). Imagine constant intrusive thoughts that could be related to the necessity of engaging in a particular behavior, such as hand-washing, counting, or endlessly checking on a specific task.  Or worse yet, a person is obsessively fearful of… Read More

Individuals come to psychotherapy for a variety of reasons: anxiety, depression, addiction, relationship conflicts, etc. But one of the chief motivations associated with the desire to seek support is a longing to be seen, heard, understood, validated, and responded to.  What eminent psychologist, Diana Fosha, refers to as ‘Undoing Aloneness’, or what the average person… Read More

Perhaps, you’ve asked yourself this question at different points in your life. It may seem like a simple question to answer, but I find it can be challenging for many individuals. Complicating things further are the numerous types of psychotherapy that are practiced by various clinicians. Additionally, there are many misperceptions about what psychotherapy actually… Read More