Posted: September 30, 2021
We all know an empowered woman when we see one. She confident and kind, ambitious and assertive. She is giving but knows her limits. She stands up for what she believes in, including equality, and she advocates for others. She’s a freaking unicorn! Or is...
Posted: September 2, 2021
When I am struggling to make a decision, I use a mantra to help me finalize my decision: Protect Your Peace. To the greatest extent possible, I want my decisions (decisions that lead to and feed into my thoughts, feelings, and behaviors) to cultivate a...
Posted: August 5, 2021
No, I am not anti-bubble baths. But I want to make a point of explaining that there are many different versions of self-care that don’t involve bubble baths, pedicures and facemasks (all of which are great if that’s your thing). According to Google Trends, the...
Posted: July 16, 2021
Over the past decade of working in private practice with a caseload consisting predominately of women, I have recognized a clear pattern of women who are experiencing depression and anxiety, burnout and resentment, interpersonal problems and physical exhaustion in great part due to their difficulties...
Posted: June 30, 2021
I had a thoughtfully-written introduction to this blog. Then I went online to find a nice photo for my header. Went to Google and searched, “childfree photos.” Well, damn! Based on the search results, this blog and many, many more discussions about the decision to...
Posted: June 27, 2021
Good news! You don’t have to lie on a couch and blame your mother for all life’s problems. Psychotherapy is the process of meeting with a therapist, if it’s with me – a psychologist, to resolve problematic issues through talk-therapy. Through therapy, you will gain...