Category Archives: Articles

Going to the dentist can be so anxiety provoking for some people that they actually refuse to have even routine dental care.  Recently I had an infected tooth extracted and a titanium post implanted as a base for a future tooth.  Despite the fear and anxiety often associated with a dentist visit, I was able(read more)

My daughter was first diagnosed with ADHD when she was in grade school by her pediatrician.  When I asked him about treatment options he said that the only treatment was stimulant medications.  This was before I became a psychotherapist so I trusted his guidance and put her on a variety of stimulant medications spanning a(read more)

During the past 20 years many clients have come to me for help with depression.  So many of them not only feel deeply depressed but also feel like their depression is their fault or is because they are a ‘loser’.  To make matters worse, many of their family members tell them to ‘just snap out(read more)

Wow, summer has sped by!  With kids back in school the stress of juggling the homework and after school activities, and getting back into the routine of being a parent of a school aged child can be overwhelming.  This is even worse when there is ADHD involved.  Here are some handy tips to help you(read more)

I am embarrassed to admit that I used to yell at my daughter. Yup, I did it. Now I’ve said it and everyone knows. So why am I telling you this now? Because it taught me such a powerful lesson and I think what I learned might help other parents. My daughter was diagnosed with(read more)

Do you wish you could feel happier more often?  Have you figured out exactly what contributes to or detracts from your happiness?  Here are 5 simple ways to find happiness on a more consistent basis. 1. Find happiness now. Where are you looking for happiness?  Are you waiting to feel happy until you achieve some(read more)

What is Autism? In the new diagnostic criteria due for release in May or June 2013, autism has been moved from the category of Pervasive Developmental Disorders into a new category, Neurodevelopmental Disorders.  This is a more accurate category for autism as research continues to prove that autism is a brain disorder with multiple regions(read more)