Feb 13, 2026 | Blog, Mental Health, Pain, Stress, Types of Therapy
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. Anxiety, fear of pain, concerns about recovery, and uncertainty about risk...
Feb 11, 2026 | Blog, Mental Health, Stress, Types of Therapy
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 navigating a world of uncertainty, fear, and disruptive life events....
Feb 4, 2026 | Blog, Mental Health, Stress, Types of Therapy
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, making it harder to start feeling better. As a licensed psychologist...
Feb 2, 2026 | Blog, Mental Health, Stress
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 emotional weight that comes with them. Whether it’s a sudden injury...
Jan 28, 2026 | Blog, Pain
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 attention. People ask, “What is the most painful thing in the world?”...
Jan 23, 2026 | Blog, Pain
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 tax—and realize you’re already in the red. For many of my clients,...