In recent years, artificial intelligence has begun stepping into the world of mental health. Apps, chatbots, and virtual “therapists” now offer instant access to coping tools, guided meditations, and even simulated conversations meant to mirror therapy. For many people, this can feel revolutionary — immediate support, no scheduling conflicts, no judgment, no stigma. And yet, as a therapist, I find myself deeply unsettled. We are now facing the sobering reality that at le

On Sept 8, 2025, I lost my feline best friend. I have wanted to write about the experience, and what he was to me, but I couldn’t before...

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) offers hope for individuals facing emotional struggles, self-harm, and various mental health issues....

Healing from trauma and dissociation is a journey that many undertake. For individuals grappling with the aftermath of distressing...

I want to share with you some thoughts on the movie “Blink Twice," by Zoe Kravitz (2024).I watched this movie recently (twice, even!) and...

I remember the horror stories of Hurricane Katrina. I actually had several clients that I was privileged to work with that survived that...

Encounters with death and mortality change you. Things that once seemed so monumental in this life suddenly seem so trivial. Death has a...

Last night I was able to view the movie, “It Ends With Us” with my daughter. WOW. There is so much to say about this movie (more posts...

What is love? Is love positive affection for another? Is love physical attraction? Is love wanting to spend every waking moment with...

This post may be a little personal, but my ultimate goal is to highlight the benefits of having furry friends. In order to honor my...

Long before I knew anything about quantum physics or my two favorite laws (Law of Attraction and The Butterfly Effect), I was using...

If I may have your permission to wax counter-cultural for a moment.....I have a simple question. What does Christmas mean to you? When I...

Every November, I think of Thanksgiving. I don’t mean the American Holiday—where families gather with their famous delicious dishes and...

Have you ever been asked "How are you?" and answered "Fine" before you even realized it? When in actuality, you were far from "fine"?...

Over the last few days life has seemed somewhat surreal. We have been cut off from the world in many ways—no power, no internet, no...

We all have difficulties and stressors in life, and our ability to self-regulate in stress is even more difficult when we have a history...

The biggest myth I think I have heard about self-care is that it is inherently selfish. This creates a reluctance to do things for...

If there is one thing that you can DO, or one attitude you can choose to intentionally adopt, that has the power to radically change you...

As a therapist, I have been searching for a way for my clients to track their mood and journal on their surrounding triggers for years. I...

June is National PTSD Awareness Month. In honor of this, in this post I will discuss PTSD and trauma in more depth. It is more common...