Articles
Welcome to my collection of articles. My goal here is to educate and encourage people seeking counseling as well as to remove the stigma that prevents people from seeking professional therapy.
You will find that I’ve written a variety of articles centered around therapy, mental health, and necessary life skills, all to help you find greater fulfillment in life.
I hope these articles help you reflect, heal, and grow.
Coping with Change Through Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
When changes and challenges arise, people react in different ways. Some people react with a sense of calm and acceptance, others react with excitement while focusing on the opportunities the change will bring, and others may react with worry,...
Inspiration: Reacting to Change
You cannot control what happens to you, but you can control your attitude toward what happens to you, and in that, you will be mastering change rather than allowing it to master you. ~ Sri Ram Why do some people seem to adapt to change and setbacks...
What to Expect in Counseling
Many people I see for counseling have seen other psychologists in the past. When I ask about these experiences, a common response is “It didn’t work.” It is important for me to understand why it didn’t work and what expectations and goals my...
Inspiration
“Yesterday is history, tomorrow is a mystery. And today? Today is a gift. That’s why we call it the present.” - B. Olatunji It is difficult for people to be focused on the present, rather than dwell on worries and sadness related to the past and...
“My child was diagnosed with Asperger’s Syndrome…Now What?”
Parents want the best for their children. When a child is born, mom and dad imagine a future, make plans, and talk about all the wonderful adventures they will have with their child. Rarely does this imagined future contain serious illnesses,...
Inspiration: Finding Your Inner Strength
"What lies before us and what lies behind us are small maters compared to what lies within us. And when we bring what is within us out into the world, miracles happen" - Ralph Waldo Emmerson Tragedies and difficult life events do not have...