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. I also contribute to other The Center for Applied Psychological Science blogs including regarding Therapeutic Tutoring, Psych testing, and Leadership Coaching. Please note that all advice and self-help offered is not a substitute for consulting with a professional.
Integrated Reality Therapy and Mindfulness Counseling
I provide integrated mindfulness counseling and reality therapy. These two approaches work together to create lasting, meaningful change. Many people struggle with stress, anxiety, procrastination, and feelings of being stuck—whether in their careers, relationships,...
How Do You Find a Psychologist Offering Affordable Therapy?
Access to clinical psychology services is essential but can be financially challenging. In my practice, most people pay me out-of-pocket while sometimes getting reimbursed through a flexible spending account or their insurance company. I also discount my fee in some...
Discernment Counseling and Pre-Engagement Counseling
I help couples navigate one of the most significant decisions of their lives: whether to move forward toward marriage with confidence or to recognize and possibly work to overcome potential incompatibilities before making a lifelong commitment. Unlike traditional...
Creative Counseling: Deeper Insight and Added Healing Power
Creative counseling, or creative therapy, is a therapeutic approach that integrates artistic and expressive techniques—such as music, art, drama, dance, and writing—into traditional counseling practices. Creative therapies allow clients to explore emotions, thoughts,...
Finding a Private Practice Therapist
As a licensed clinical psychologist with over 20 years of experience as a private practice therapist, I have worked with individuals, couples, and families to help them navigate life’s challenges and find new opportunities and contentment. My expertise spans a range...
Therapist vs. Psychologist? Therapist vs. Psychotherapist?
When navigating behavioral health care, it can be confusing to differentiate between therapists, psychologists, psychotherapists, psychiatrists, and clinical psychologists. Each professional has a unique role in providing support, from talk therapy to psychological...
Trauma-Informed Care
Trauma-informed care (TIC) is an approach that recognizes and responds to the effects of psychological injury on individuals. It aims to create environments where people feel safe, supported, and empowered. I run a trauma-informed practice, believing that healing...
Structural Family Therapy
Salvador Minuchin developed Structural Family Therapy techniques in the 1960s. They address dysfunctional dynamics and interactions to promote healthier relationships and improved family functioning. Helping families reshape their relational patterns to promote...
Executive Functioning Coaching
Executive functioning coaching helps individuals develop planning, organization, time management, task initiation, emotional regulation, and self-monitoring skills. It’s especially beneficial for people with ADHD, learning differences, high-functioning autism, or...
Narrative Couples Therapy
Couples can become entangled in negative stories about their relationships—stories that define them by their conflicts rather than their strengths. Narrative couples therapy, rooted in the work of Michael White and David Epston, offers a transformative approach by...
