Experiencing Happiness Through Flow

Finding Lasting Happiness We constantly feel that we are chasing a sense of happiness but that it remains fleeting. We may experience happiness when, for example, we achieve a specific goal, or acquire some desired item. But the feeling doesn’t seem to last. Seen we identify another goal to strive for, or return to the […]

What Is Grit?

Grit can be defined as the resolve to keep going when things get difficult. The concept of grit was developed by Dr. Angela Duckworth, a psychologist, and MacArthur Genius who developed her career studying what makes people succeed. She published her studies in “Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance.” People with grit achieve their […]

Should You Try Therapy?

Should you try therapy? If you are considering therapy it is important to understand a little bit about the process first. The therapeutic process can feel confusing and sometimes overwhelming. As a mental health clinician, I find that first-time clients are curious about what to expect from our work together. They ask about different modalities […]

What Is Defensiveness?

Have you noticed that when someone says “you’re being quite defensive,” you become more defensive? Often difficult to avoid, defensiveness can block your growth so it is worth taking time to examine. Learning to recognize and unlearn defensiveness does not come naturally; it takes time, patience, and self-awareness Even though we are not experiencing physical […]

Why Does Therapy Take So Long?

To those unfamiliar with the therapeutic process, the concept of therapy can appear mystifying. In the earlier therapy sessions, I am often asked “how long will this last?” or “when will I begin to see progress?”. It is difficult to estimate therapeutic progress so soon. Only time will tell what the patient uncovers. How a […]

Separation Anxiety In Adults

What is separation anxiety disorder (SAD)? Although it’s often associated with young children being separated from their parental figures, adults also experience separation anxiety. Separation anxiety for adults is characterized by the fear that something negative will happen to someone important in their life. Adults can experience significant fear and anxiety if they are separated […]

Depression In Women

According to the American Psychiatric Association, one in fifteen adults in the United States experiences depression every year. Women are twice as likely to develop clinical depression as men. According to the National Institute for Mental Health, this is due to biological, hormonal, and social factors/life circumstances. Life circumstances such as work overload (working and […]