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"She's young--it's just a little pot." Research says not.

This post is a repost of an article from the the May 2021 edition of Pediatric News, a publication by the American Association of...

Does your child have Bipolar Disorder? Probably not.

Child Bipolar Disorder was becoming a common diagnosis when I was in graduate school about 15 years ago. There was a lot of controversy...

Am I a Christian Counselor?

I am most often contacted by individuals who are so troubled by marriage/relationship problems, or PTSD/trauma, that they just want a...

American Academy of Pediatricians: "Let them go back to school!"

COVID-19 is affecting children, but not in the way you might think. Kids' contraction of the virus is way lower than the adult rate, and...

Faith is welcome at my practice

Perhaps you're a regular churchgoer, or perhaps you're not religious at all. Perhaps you believe that good therapy must include your...

Fake happiness vs. Mental health

I always have some words of hope for my clients when I feel they are most in need. What I say might surprise you. I say, "My goal for you...

Profound quote from a client: The journey of healing

A client said something today about herself that I think profoundly reflects the human experience, and how that relates to healing from...

Practical questions answered! (insurance, fees, scheduling, etc.)

When potential clients call or email to schedule an appointment, they often have some basic, practical questions that need to be answered...

The psychological impact of Coronavirus panic

There's a lot of panic regarding Coronavirus going around. A lot of my clients, marriage or trauma cases, who are already anxious enough,...

The mystery of Transformational therapy

There is nothing in a caterpillar that tells you it is going to be a butterfly. --Buckminster Fuller, architect and engineer This quote...