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 […]

  I can’t count how many times I’ve heard, ‘there are so many other people who have it worse than me, I shouldn’t be feeling so bad’.  Thinking this way is unfair, because the most important thing to take into consideration is that whatever you are feeling is your reality!  Reality sometimes means we feel […]

  I believe in the power of sharing our stories – and I like to share my story around weight and mental health with new and prospective clients so that together we can relate and develop language to talk about the emotional, or mental health, component that often goes unrecognized in peoples struggle around weight. […]

When I first started looking into “men’s issues” in therapy the responses that I first received were discouraging. Now, after some years and experience I feel confident I can address some of those myths about men and therapy. Myth #1 – Men don’t seek help. Mentorship, coaching, and trainers have been long-standing masculine traditions in […]

Never in the history of the world have men had more “how to” information available. When lost, we’ll gladly use GoogleMap’s voice search feature before using our voice to ask for directions! Mental Health for most men is no different. WebMD, Mental Health Net, PsychCentral all represent the “how to.” The “self help” section of […]

“Men’s Issues” in the world of therapy tends to be code words for “Men Behaving Badly.” Therapists that focus on mens issues tend to list things like: – Anger management, – Pornography use, – Domestic violence, – Correcting problem parenting behaviors, – Gambling, – Abuse/Neglect, and – Substance and Alcohol abuse. No wonder men under […]

Sexual assault/abuse is a life challenge for the person who was abused or assaulted. Symptoms can range from tramtic responses, depression, anxiety, isolation, loss of concentration, unwanted/intrusive thoughts and fear of returning to intimacy. Therapy can help address these symptoms and help survivors regain a sense of control and trust in their lives again. Sexual […]