Welcome to my blog, where I share my professional expertise on the subjects I encounter and think about every day in my therapy practice. I cover everything from mindfulness and mindset, to menopause, perfectionism, and boundary setting – all through the lens of Gestalt psychotherapy. Come to learn – and join in the discussion.
Loving oneself is not easy, as is no relationship that is deep and connected, they all take work. Self-love is not a destination - it is a journey and a skill that requires patience and practice. It is an art that is never perfected and it takes time to build a solid foundation, develop, grow, and trust. When you love yourself, you will reap more love in return because you simply cannot give away what you don’t already have.
Winter or January blues are common for many people, but you can take action with mindfulness. Here are a few simple strategies to change your mindset and take action, you will be able to feel less depressed and move with more peace and ease.
The holidays can be filled with stress and chaos, but they don't have to be. With a practice of mindfulness, you have the power to reconnect to the things that are important and embrace and savor the moments throughout the holidays rather than brace yourself and hope to survive.
Working in my private practice as a psychotherapist who specializes in treating adult women, in particular women in perimenopause and menopause, as well as someone who had to have a total hysterectomy, I know something about the truths and misconceptions of hysterectomies. As with all medical procedures where there will be some type of cut, there is pain involved. There have been major advancement...
Alcohol withdrawal is not as black and white as most people think. Really, when we talk about alcohol withdrawal, it is important to consider a couple of things: 1) Physical withdrawal from the substance; 2) Mental/Emotion withdrawal from not having the substance to alter one’s perception of reality; and 3) Overall physical health.
I share my professional expertise on the subjects I encounter and think about every day in my therapy practice. I cover everything from mindfulness and mindset, to menopause, perfectionism, and boundary setting – all through the lens of Gestalt psychotherapy.
