About Me…
October 19th, 2008
As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LICSW), I provide compassionate and affirming psychotherapy for individuals, couples, families and adolescents. I have special expertise helping folks who feel stigmatized based on their identity or life experiences…The Logical vs. The Emotional
March 11th, 2013
I’m not one much for sporting analogies, but in this case, it seems apropos. As a therapist, I’ve been a part of many boxing matches – watching clients logical brains spar with their emotional brains. People often think that if they can understand their emotions, they won’t have to experience them. Logic beats emotion and, in theory at least, makes life easier. And for many beginners in therapy, the logical brain wins. I’m not always celebrating this accomplishment. Read the rest of this entry »
Accepting Difficult Emotions
November 30th, 2012
“I want to stop feeling this way.” Read the rest of this entry »
Morally Straight?
September 18th, 2012
I recently read an article about the Boy Scouts of America’s continued determination to keep gay men and adolescents from participating in the organization. The leadership uses the argument that being gay is not “morally straight.” The concept of morality and sexual orientation is an interesting one. And in my work as a therapist, I’ve learned that morality is certainly subjective. Read the rest of this entry »
Riding the Wave
July 11th, 2012
Have you been surfing lately? Summer’s here and the beach isn’t too far away. I’ve never surfed in the ocean myself…but there is another kind of surfing that I practice. There’s another wave to ride…and it wont get you wet. I’m talking about the wave of emotion. Read the rest of this entry »
Inviting Salt & Pepa into the Bedroom
May 28th, 2012
Is your sex life not what it used to be? Would you like it to be more than it has been? Are there things you want to try but haven’t? What can you do about it? Read the rest of this entry »
Beyond Monogamy
April 27th, 2012
From a recent article in the New York Times Magazine to a column in The Advocate, the idea of non-exclusive sex in committed relationships has been receiving a lot of attention. This idea may make you cringe. Or it might be “old news” as far as you’re concerned. In either case, the idea that committed couple relationships can take many forms is can be a huge relief for some people.
The Therapist/Client Relationship
January 1st, 2012
Clients seem surprised when I ask them questions like “Are you mad at me?” or “Have I offended you?”. They often feel uncomfortable answering directly – which I completely understand. However, I do this for a reason. In fact, I do it for several reasons, which I will further explain. Read the rest of this entry »
The Movie “Like Crazy” – A lesson in tolerating your emotions
November 30th, 2011
Have you seen the movie “Like Crazy” – a film about two young lovers who keep attempting to have a relationship with each other, even when it seems in vain? It’s not an unusual story. In fact, the couple’s experience is very human. As a therapist, I found some very useful lessons in it. But first: Spoiler alter! Don’t read on if you don’t want to know the storyline…
Overwhelming Grief
November 7th, 2011
Have you ever experienced overwhelming grief? If you’ve gone through an extremely difficult loss, you know what I talking about. Feeling on the verge of tears – more often than you’ve ever experienced. Feeling sad and depressed much of the day. Or experiencing a surge of sadness unexpectedly. You find yourself angry and bitter and don’t quite understand this change in your perspective. Perhaps you react strongly to things that would have gotten a much weaker response from you at a different time.
Questions and Compassion
September 26th, 2011
Be patient toward all that is unsolved in your heart and try to love the questions themselves.
–Rainer Maria Rilke Read the rest of this entry »
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