Therapy Blog
I work to keep my therapy blog updated with the latest innovations and ideas in the field of psychotherapy and the latest news about my practice. Please note that all advice and self-help offered in my blog is not a substitute for consulting with a professional.
Family of Origin Therapy: Impactful, Actionable Insights
As a psychologist specializing in Family of Origin Therapy, I help people explore how their early experiences shape their emotions, relationships, and sense of self. Many of the challenges we face in adulthood—such as difficulties with boundaries, self-doubt, anxiety,...

Therapy for Work-Life Balance: Finding Harmony
Finding a better work-life balance can be challenging, especially with increasing job demands, family responsibilities, and personal goals. Therapy for work-life balance can be a valuable tool in helping individuals set boundaries, manage stress, and create a more...
Co-Parenting Therapy
Co-parenting therapy, or co-parenting counseling, is designed to help separated, divorced, or never-married couples work together to raise their child(ren) in a healthy and cooperative way. It focuses on reducing conflict, improving communication, and ensuring the...
Relational Therapy and Object Relations Therapy
Relational therapy, or relational psychotherapy, is a treatment that focuses on the role of social connections in a person’s emotional well-being. It is based on the idea that our connections with others shape our sense of self and that emotional distress often stems...

Powerful Therapy for Fear Of Intimacy
I offer therapy for fear of intimacy that focuses on uncovering the root causes of the anxiety, developing trust, and building healthier emotional connections. This therapy can have a deep and lasting effect on your relationships and your overall sense of connection...

Emotionally Focused Individual Therapy
Emotionally Focused Individual Therapy (EFIT) focuses on helping individuals process and understand their deep-seated feelings to improve their well-being and relationships. It was originally developed for couples therapy but has also been adapted to become...
Family Estrangement Therapy: Parents, Siblings, or Families
Family estrangement is a complex and painful experience where individuals or groups become emotionally or physically distant from each other, often due to unresolved conflicts, differing values, or harmful behavior. It can happen between parents and children, siblings...

What is Talking to a Therapist Like
Many who have never tried psychotherapy wonder what talking to a therapist is like, and almost all find it much easier and more positive than they expected. Talking to a psychologist can be a unique and transformative experience. This post answers "What is therapy...
Attachment-Based Therapy
Attachment therapy refers to a variety of therapeutic approaches aimed at addressing issues related to early life experiences or trauma. These therapies aim to improve emotional connections and relationships, typically between caregivers and children or adults and...
Mother-Daughter Therapy: Strengthen the Bond
The mother-daughter relationship is a unique and powerful connection that can shape a woman's emotional and psychological development. Yet, like any important relationship, it requires effort, understanding, and sometimes, a little help to maintain and strengthen....
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