People often ask me what it is like to have Males as clients in a psychotherapy setting. Usually, I respond that it is wonderful and that I learn and connect well to Men who are wanting to explore their inner worlds. Some of my most meaningful clinical lessons have been from my Male clients. I have learned that Men are capable of investing in their emotional intelligence while showing other honorable characteristics, which they might not be aware of. Though Men are less like

May has been Mental Health Awareness Month. I am sure you have seen the posts on Social Media, seen the MEMES addressing how important our Mental Health is and how we all need to be greater advocates. We don’t have to be Lady Gaga or Michael Phelps to understand the adverse impact of poor mental health and to speak up against a stigma that is very much alive. Mental Health, and seeing it through a compassionate light is not only my profession, but I believe one of my univers

Happy April Everyone!! Spring finally feels like its semi here, making pop-ups, and then reappearing every few days. Hopefully, the weather will be more consistent offering us more opportunities to enjoy crisp and calming spring days. Spring is a great season often associated with renewal. We have had a harsh winter here in Chicago, and I am hoping spring will provide us a great respite to catch our breaths before summer. This month I am writing about the Power of Positivity

Hi There, Who is in shock that there are less than two months left in 2018? Well, I am! This year seems to have gone by so fast!! Thanksgiving is only two weeks away! I know this is a time when many of us feel more anxious and vulnerable, and as this hectic time of year approaches, I thought the most helpful use for this month’s blog would be to open up a conversation about how we can sustain our personal individuation during the holidays. I believe that the holidays are a ti

If you ask me, one of the biggest emotional defense mechanisms we utilize today is avoidance. Avoidance by nature means simply not wanting to take action or think about something because it makes us feel uncomfortable or disconnected. Today’s world is beyond hectic, there is no doubting that. With the amount of stimulation we are constantly surrounded by in our day-to-day lives, avoidance sometimes seems like the most natural choice. But how does living in a constant state

Hello Blogosphere :) This being my first post, I thought I’d spend some time explaining my intention and hopes for this blog. My wish for this blog is to be an informative resource geared towards Mental Health. Through a whimsical and compassionate approach it is my intent to shed light on some of the most common Mental Health disorders. In exploring a new disorder each month, I plan to not only provide insight but resources that will help within the context of each monthly