Stress is a natural human reaction to something scary or upsetting. We're built to handle it in short bursts. However, we run into issues when stress is on-going. This post explains why and strategies that help break the cycle. 5 Key Things You Need to Know About Stress We use the ...read more
A Series of Unfortunate OCD Events (Chapter 4): Don’t Do this To Treat OCD
Most people with OCD (Obsessive Compulsive Disorder) try to treat it on their own before going to a specialist. People may spend at least 100 hours researching websites, blogs, books, and workbooks. Despite all this information, here’s what not to do to treat OCD. Can You ...read more
A Series of OCD Events (Chapter 3): Why Having Another Type of OCD Wouldn’t Be Easier
Almost everyone with OCD thinks it would be easier to deal with another type of OCD. This post focuses on the two reasons this isn’t true and the key factor in successfully mastering scary, unwanted thoughts and feelings that come with OCD. OCD Symptoms Are Hard to Deal ...read more
A Series of OCD Events (Chapter 2): Two OCD Symptoms No One Talks About
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
A Series of OCD Events (Chapter 1): 5 Things You Need to Know About What It Means to Have OCD
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is hard to understand. Treating OCD and getting a break from the constant anxiety starts with understanding what it means to have OCD and busting myths. Here are 5 things you need to know. What It Means to Have OCD Obsessive Compulsive ...read more
How Forgiveness Can Help High Achievers Protect Their Success
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
4 Key Reasons Using Insurance For Therapy is a Bad Idea
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 insurance to pay for therapy. When someone is set on staying in-network Many people call my office ...read more
Why People Lie for Those in Power
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
2 Key Hacks for Calming Travel Anxiety
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
How Thanksgiving Foods Are Good for Your Brain
Forget the guilt over your Thanksgiving feast! It turns out that some of our Thanksgiving foods are great for your brain. Check out how some of your favorite dishes boost your brain health. A Positive Spin On Our Favorite Thanksgiving Foods Full disclosure: The idea for this post came to me ...read more