We’ve all seen those Snickers commercials where crankiness is eliminated by eating a candy bar and the person is restored to their normal self, right? Ah…if only it were that easy! Anger has a way of sneaking up on us and turning us into someone that we never thought we would be. Unfortunately, candy bars […]

Many individuals work in very difficult environments, e.g. law enforcement, corrections, firefighters, medical personnel, first responders, military personnel, and so on. They come across people in their worst, often horrific, moments. Just think about the impact that has on them! Sometimes, they just “suck it up” and go on with their job and their day […]

When couples are struggling with libido differences – many common sense approaches are offered by a variety of “pop psychology” sources that just do more damage in the long run. Here are the top 5 that can damage your relationship and why. 1 – Just do it – Whether it is plans to have sex […]

“Am I (or my spouse) sex addicted?”  It’s a question that comes up often when sex and sexuality are a clinical area of focus for a therapist.  Whether it’s because one or the other partner uses pornography and “won’t” quit, there has been an affair(s), or there is a high interest partner desiring more or […]

College is supposed to be the ‘best time of your life’, right? There are new social situations, a breadth of knowledge to be learned, and new living arrangements. All of these changes can be very exciting, however for those living with depression; it might be the recipe for a nightmare. Depression can have many symptoms […]

Where do you go when you feel upset/stressed? What do you do? Do you ever feel like you are so stressed out that you don’t even know how to feel anymore? I think we all feel like that from time to time! For some of my clients, they have never really learned how to express […]

This is never a simple question to answer – but that doesn’t mean that the question is a bad one.  First, the idea that a person can be addicted to sex is controversial with professionals.  Addiction to substances has long been recognized, but how brain chemistry works with behavior is a relatively a new thought. […]

All affairs include a feeling of betrayal and distrust.  This is painful, confusing and angering all at once. Determining what kind of affair is occurring is helpful when it comes to recovery. The process, speed and goals of affair recovery may look very different depending on what kind of affair has been going on.  Research […]

Sex therapy can be a scary step to take.  The very name makes it sound like something is really wrong, and couples often imagine the process being long and painful.  The fact is that many couples seek help with sexual issues they can’t resolve themselves. When they work smarter, not harder in a fun, relaxed atmosphere […]

You worked on that project all day. You promised yourself a reward if you finished today. Now it’s time to kick back and relax. Maybe you’ve been craving a favorite treat for a special time like this. You’re looking forward to that special expresso, or fresh strawberries, a piece of chocolate or those cookies that […]