In my therapy practice, one of my favorite sayings is, “expectations are usually just resentments waiting to happen.” As a psychotherapist, I try to help my clients recognize that it’s important to have reasonable expectations and to ask for what you want rather than expecting perfection. This year, I learned (again) that sometimes, therapists need […]

Let me check Facebook one more time. Oh wait, let me make sure that email from my daughter didn’t come through. I wonder if I should research spring break vacation locations? Hmm…is there still popcorn in the conference room?

Anxiety is something that exists in everyone’s life to a certain extent, and in a way it is medically known to be helpful as well. Because, anxiety helps us stay alert and be reactive to our circumstances, whether joyful or painful. However, when the anxiety reaches the stage where it overwhelms you mentally and physically, […]

It has been believed for centuries that as we grow older, our brain functions continue to deteriorate, which also impacts and weakens our memory. However, recent medical researches and experiments have proved that our brain has the ability to grow new neurons, even as we age, a process known scientifically as neuroplasticity. The mental health […]

In today’s competitive world, sleep is more of a luxury than a necessity. Sleep is important for the well being, both emotionally and physically for an individual. Insufficient sleep or no sleep has long lasting health and psychological disorders. If you have been experiencing insomnia, it may be due to a number of factors, including […]