A Coronavirus Mental Health Toolkit

Physically distancing (my preferred term for social distancing since it is by far more accurate regarding what we are tasked with doing) is difficult.  I don’t care how introverted or extroverted you think you are, humans are social creatures at the end of the day. ...

Fighting The Post-Holiday Blues

My mother, intrigued, informed me the other day that Martin Luther King weekend marks what many psychologists call the beginning of the holiday blues. Essentially, this is because all of the joyful winter holidays and festivities have come to a close until around...

First Therapy Session: What to Expect

Starting with a new therapist can be nerve wracking and intimidating.  We often have questions like “did I pick the right one?” or “what if they don’t like me?” or “is this going to help at all?” Don’t worry!  That anxiety is perfectly normal. Whenever we meet someone...