Everyone experiences times of stress, grief, loss, anxiety and sadness. Most will manage these times on their own but for some it might be time to seek the help of a professional therapist or counselor. How can you tell if you need to see a counselor? Most Americans do not seek help when needed. They
As a therapist and counselor in San Francisco, I often come across people who don't allow themselves to be happy. There are many reasons this happens and each is individual to the person, but it seems as we get older our commitments and responsibilities become so routine and pervasive there's no time left to pursue
If you're of a certain age - between 35 and 55 - odds are very good that you're not only caring for children, but you're also taking care of one or two aging parents. This is especially true if you're a woman. If you're part of the sandwich generation you're not only caring for two
As a San Francisco therapist I've heard it all. There is a therapy for everyone or thing. From astrological therapy to psychic therapy - there are some interesting remedies out there. While I prefer to stay a little more grounded one form of therapy I love is walking. Walking as therapy not only keeps your
Today more than ever we are connected. We're connected online, through our phones, we have apps and platforms and even text messaging therapists - and yet most of us are still afraid to ask for help. The top reasons people don't ask for help - because they don't want to look stupid or weak. Additionally,
No matter how organized your are, change is going to happen. Managing change is something we all need to learn, because none of us are immune to change. One day everything is peachy keen and the next day it isn't. It doesn't matter the catalyst, when something different happens (bad or good) it changes the
Do you need a social media break? You might if you spend more time looking at your phone than you do the person sitting across the table from you. You might need a social media break if you find yourself feeling anxious or angry, too. Social media is a great meeting place. It's especially wonderful for
As we bid a fond, or maybe not so fond, farewell to 2016 it's important for us to be in the mindset of welcoming change. Change is inevitable. It is something we all must face throughout our daily lives. And change is good! As we grow through the various stages of life we tend to
As the holidays kick into full swing it's important to keep these handy stress management tips in mind. This time of year can be pretty hectic. As a therapist in San Francisco, I see more stressed out people this time of year than any other time short of a natural disaster. The economy is sketchy,
