Do you judge yourself when you cry? Have you found yourself apologizing or expressing disappointment in yourself for crying? When this...

The loss of a beloved friend, partner, pet, or family member can be one of the most devastating experiences a person can go through. The...

Clients often wonder what the “D” in DBT stands for. When clients and I begin discussing the concept of dialectics and dialectical...

Do you find you sometimes struggle with being accountable to yourself? Have you noticed whether you only accomplish tasks or goals...

Mindfulness is a fundamental part of DBT and is one of the four modules in which skills are offered, along with distress tolerance,...

As the Coronavirus Pandemic wears on, many of my clients have shared about emotions they are struggling with and ways they are judging...

The Coronavirus pandemic has turned our world completely upside down in a multitude of ways.  Our sense of normalcy, safety, security,...

“I’m beginning to realize that being real is so much better for everyone than trying to be perfect.” Striving for perfection is a common...

I have been a long-time fan of Lady Gaga. Since she first came on the scene, I have admired her for her creativity, boldness, talent, and...

The new year is often a time of increased self-reflection about how we would like things to be different over the coming year. With a...

Taking those first steps towards setting up an initial therapy session can often feel overwhelming and scary, especially if you are...

Postpartum rage is a topic that is being addressed more and more frequently in the maternal mental health field, and I am so grateful...

The topic of mindfulness comes up often in my work with individuals and with groups. I incorporate mindfulness exercises and provide...

I’ve been thinking about the concept of “mom burnout” a lot recently, both personally and professionally. Mom burnout can leave you...

Worries about the future are common and can be debilitating for some people.  It is natural to experience anxiety around the future, as...

As I take the steps towards building my full time private practice, I have spent a lot of time reflecting on life transitions. Certain...