Therapy Can Lead to Growth. Are you seeking to take care of yourself and build a life of worth? Start by understanding the ways in which your preferences can lead to a solid foundation of how you...
Whether it’s general surgery, heart surgery, breast surgery, or laparoscopic surgery, preparing for surgical procedures can feel overwhelming. It is completely normal to feel a mix of emotions....
When you are facing a complex medical diagnosis, the emotional impact can be just as significant as the physical symptoms. Many intelligent, capable individuals I work with suddenly find themselves...
Psychotherapist vs Psychologist; which one is right for you? When you’re overwhelmed by mental health concerns, the last thing you need is more confusion. Choosing the wrong fit can delay progress,...
Acute vs Chronic Conditions: How does your illness affect your mental health? As a psychologist, I often meet individuals who are not only managing medical conditions but also navigating the immense...
As a psychologist, I’ve noticed a distinctly human instinct to rank, compare, and quantify our suffering. We often feel pressure to justify our pain, wondering if it’s “bad enough” to warrant...
It happens quietly at first, and then all at once. You wake up, and the familiar ache is there before you even open your eyes. You calculate how much energy you have for the day—subtracting the pain...
When a doctor introduces the concept of palliative care, the room often goes silent. For many patients and their families, this suggestion doesn't feel like an offer of support; it feels like a door...
In my practice as a psychologist, I often work with highly intelligent, capable individuals who are used to solving problems. Whether they are executives, attorneys, or dedicated students, they...
It can be incredibly frightening when the world around you starts to feel unfamiliar, or when your own thoughts seem to turn against you. Depression is difficult enough on its own, but when...
For many people, the medical system is a place where we go to find healing. We seek answers, relief, and safety. But what happens when the very place meant to help becomes a source of deep distress?...
We like to believe that if we are smart enough, work hard enough, or prepare well enough, we can handle anything life throws at us. But sometimes, life events don’t just knock on the door; they kick...
Sometimes, life just hurts. You wake up, and the weight of the world feels heavy on your chest before your feet even touch the floor. You might look around and wonder how everyone else seems to be...