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What Happens in Your First Therapy Session and How to Prepare
It is perfectly natural to be nervous for your first therapy session. First, know that I applaud your effort in making the appointment. That is a great first step! Scheduling that first therapy session can be difficult, even frightening. But … Continue reading
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Sleep and Anxiety
Trying to fall asleep when your mind is racing can be very difficult. When you are dealing with problems in your life and you finally lie down in bed, your mind may drift towards those things that are causing you … Continue reading
Do I Need Therapy?
In recent years the idea of therapy has gained significant credibility. What was once hidden due to a negative stigma, is now rather mainstream due to the significant successes that people now talk about in everyday life. The results of … Continue reading
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When You are Fighting all the Time
Are you and your spouse fighting all the time? All relationships go through ups and downs, but the stress that constant fighting puts on your life can be substantial. At times you may want to throw in the towel and … Continue reading
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Problems in Your Marriage: Is Co-Dependency to Blame?
Often couples therapy starts with one spouse or partner coming to my office with a laundry list of complaints about the other. They do not feel appreciated, they feel they do everything for the relationship and feel “less than” in … Continue reading
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Creating Healthy Habits in 2018
With the new year just beginning, it is time to start thinking about how you are going to build the best you in 2018. January 1 is a great time to start and with some planning you can be prepared … Continue reading
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Michael Phelps and His Anxiety
Major sports figures and celebrities often appear to have perfect lives. But over the years a few have been brave enough to come forward and share personal stories about their anxiety and depression. Michael Phelps is the latest to come … Continue reading
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Re-establishing Trust in Your Relationship
Every relationship has its ups and downs throughout the years – in fact there are times you may feel you are both on a on a roller coaster, or even on different roller coasters. One partner may have had an … Continue reading
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Taking Control of Your Anxiety
Anxiety may be something you have lived with your entire life or perhaps you have experienced short episodes. However you experience your anxiety it is critical to get a handle on how to manage it it. Some people are just … Continue reading
What are the Warning Signs We Need Couples Therapy?
Relationships are dynamic. We all have our ups and downs. Every relationship will hit some bumps in the road but you should get help before your relationship gets out of control and feels hopeless. Sometimes it takes one partner realizing … Continue reading
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