Do you have a client who is stuck in their therapy process? Do you have a client who struggles to stay embodied enough to communicate verbally while triggered? Which of your clients would benefit from therapeutic touch as a support to their talk therapy? “Deep healing on your own terms… with the extra juice […]
Fellow Therapists: Embodied Collaborative Psychotherapy (ECP) is here! Read More »
Do you get flustered when trying to talk about your feelings? Do you feel stuck in your healing process? Are you ready to regain momentum? “Deep healing on your own terms… with the extra juice that comes from being witnessed by not only one healing professional, but two! Powerful!” (JL – Denver, CO) Denver ECP
Embodied Collaborative Psychotherapy (ECP)- April Intensive Read More »
I encourage people in relationships to find a relationship counselor long before it’s needed. For those in relationships who don’t, it’s sometimes too late to save the relationship. At the same time, counseling can be the perfect resource to end a relationship smoothly and amicably. As much as I help clients improve their relationships, I
Resource: Support Makes Separation & Divorce Less Adversarial Read More »
Recently, I experienced one of the more powerful, important conversations a therapist can have with a client. Deep in the middle of an intense exploration, my client asked me what they should do. This is a trick question to be explored – there are no good answers that leave the client empowered and independent. I
Steer Me, Guide Me: Practice the Tough Stuff with Your Therapist Read More »
When I opened my private psychotherapy practice, I made a decision to accept private-pay only. This means I accept payment by cash, check, credit card, or PayPal. More importantly, it means I do not accept or bill insurance. I do not participate in the payment or reimbursement process with insurance companies. This is an important boundary for me as an
Why I Don’t Accept Insurance. Read More »
In the daunting, isolating world of Entrepreneurs & Start-Up Founders, many people have a hard time getting the emotional support they need. Many of my clients who are Entrepreneurs and Start-up Professionals & Founders report being overwhelmed, without someone to turn to. They feel they can’t turn to their employees to vent, confide, or blow
Entrepreneurs & Start-Up Professionals Get Support Too Read More »
When we choose to live authentically, we establish good boundaries and healthier interactions. We take responsibility for our roles. We step outside the dysfunctional system we’ve been in. By no longer colluding in the dysfunction, we up-end the system around us, and the people in it react, often negatively. In the long run though, our
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In another great article on establishing healthy partnerships, The Good Men Project offers “10 Things People Who Are Great At Relationships Do Differently.” Here are three from this list that come up most frequently in my work with couples. Check out the article to read the author’s take and the rest of the list. Here are
Orbiting, Explicit Requests, Self-Growth for Great Relationships Read More »
One of the most common recurring themes in my work with clients is the pursuit of enduring contentment: How can they build on experiences of joy and happiness, fulfillment and contentment, once they’ve emerged from distress? This TED talk by Shawn Achor is one of the first resources I refer them to. In it, Achor
Build Contentment to find Success, not vice versa. Read More »
Please read this important op-ed by Tyler Curry in The Advocate that explores why binge drinking is so acceptable among gay men. Curry turns personal and stays kinda surface; I’ve found with my clients that there are often deeper psychosocial reasons the LGBTQ community hits it hard at the bar. One idea I’ve come across repeatedly
Gays, put down the drink and connect! Read More »
