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.
The Power of Parent Coaching to Create Positive Change
As you navigate the highs and lows of raising children, it's natural to seek guidance and support. Enter parental coaching, a powerful tool that can help you unlock your full potential. I provide three levels of professional support: Parenting coaching uses...
Adult Sibling Therapy
Sibling relationships are often the longest-lasting family connections in a person's life. However, they can also be complex, shaped by childhood dynamics, family roles, and life transitions. Adult sibling therapy offers a space to address these dynamics, heal past...
Emotionally Focused Family Therapy (EFFT)
Emotionally Focused Family Therapy (EFFT) is a powerful, proven, and evidence-based therapeutic approach designed to improve relationships by addressing members' emotional bonds and attachment patterns. I often use emotionally focused therapy for families as a...
Therapy for Girls with ADHD
Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder often presents differently in girls compared to boys, leading to underdiagnosis or misdiagnosis. While boys are more likely to display externalized symptoms like hyperactivity and impulsivity, girls with ADHD often show...
Women with ADHD
Women with ADHD often present differently than men, which can lead to underdiagnosis or misdiagnosis. ADHD symptoms in women tend to be more subdued and masked, making them easy to miss. Signs of ADHD in women are also harder to perceive since many with the diagnosis...
Myths About Depression
In this post, I go over some of the common myths about depression, as well as facts about depression that are important to know. Then, I go into more detail about two of the more prominent depression myths, that antidepressants are a quick fix and the "chemical...
Adult Family Therapy
Adult family therapy focuses on improving communication, resolving conflicts, and strengthening relationships within a system when some or all children are grown. It is beneficial when families face significant life transitions, persistent conflicts, or challenges...
Solution-Focused Family Therapy: Focusing on Positive Change
Brief Solution-Focused Family Therapy (SFFT) is a brief, goal-oriented therapeutic approach that emphasizes finding solutions to problems rather than focusing on the problems themselves. Developed by Steve de Shazer and Insoo Kim Berg in the 1980s, it is rooted in the...
Strategic Family Therapy: Powerful, Positive, Time-Limited
Strategic Family Therapy is a brief, goal-oriented therapeutic approach that focuses on solving specific problems within a family system. It was developed primarily by Jay Haley and influenced by the work of Salvador Minuchin (Structural Family Therapy). This model...
Behavioral Activation for Improved Mood and Meaningfulness
Behavioral Activation Therapy (BA) is a structured, evidence-based approach primarily used to treat depression, but it can also help with other mood-related issues. It focuses on identifying and increasing engagement in positive, meaningful activities that align with...