Almost everyone with OCD wishes they had another type of OCD because they think it would be easier to deal with.  This post focuses on the two reasons this isn’t true and the key factor to successfully mastering scary, unwanted thoughts and feelings that come with ...read more

OCD is like a video game. At every level, you have to conquer the OCD symptoms before you can stop fearing them. The OCD symptoms will get scarier and harder to deal with the higher up you go in the game. That's when other symptoms, the ones few people talk about, start to kick in.  Learn what they ...read more

High achievers are used to controlling their world.  They pride themselves on out working and out doing everyone.  However, some high achievers are motivated by an anger that’s destroying their health. Here’s a process for working toward forgiveness (i.e., letting go of chronic anger) without ...read more

Although having mental health benefits gives many more people access to therapy, it comes at a price.  Given changes happening in health care law, it’s essential to know the long term costs of using health insurance to pay for therapy. When someone is set on staying in-network Many people call my ...read more

Whether it’s politics, sports, entertainment, or corporate America, there are tons of stories of people covering up for the sins of leadership. Here's the psychology of why people lie to protect someone in power. In December 2018, the president’s former attorney was sentenced to three years in ...read more

Travel anxiety can make going anywhere, even for vacation, feel like a disaster waiting to happen. The right mindset and gear can prevent panic and increase the chances of having a great time. The Travel Anxiety Trap Having to deal with new people, places, and situations can put you constantly on ...read more

Forget the guilt over your Thanksgiving feast! It turns out that some of our Thanksgiving staples are great for your brain. Check out how some of your favorite foods boost your brain health. A Positive Spin On Thanksgiving Favorites Full disclosure: The idea for this post came to me while I was ...read more

Most adults who struggle with anxiety have been dealing with it since they were teens, some since childhood. The emotional and physical scars of anxiety have impacted their relationships, jobs, health, and ability to enjoy their lives. Not helping teens manage their anxiety sets them up for a ...read more

Adrenal Fatigue causes our bodies to fall apart after we've struggled with chronic stress for a long time.  In today's fast-paced world, almost every adult is overwhelmed on a daily basis. Understand what Adrenal Fatigue is, it's symptoms, and how to treat it. ...read more