People wait too long to come to therapy – says every expert out there. In fact, the wonderful John Gottman tells us that couples wait an average of six unhappy …
The ADHD Effect on Marriage
It all suddenly made sense. The whole thing about how romantic and attentive he was when we first started dating and now, six years in, he seems like a totally …
5 Harmful Myths We Believe About Sex
As a sex therapist, one of the first things I tell other therapists is that clients need way more education than we think they do when it comes to sex. …
The Science of Bed Sharing with Your Husband
I once asked a couple to draw what came to mind when they thought of sex. One partner grabbed the markers and immediately started drawing shapes with thick lines and …
Even Therapists Say the Wrong Things
“Did I get that right?” He is earnest. She is annoyed. We’ve only had a few sessions and they are trying hard to learn some of the techniques. I say, …
Being Bad at Living Yoga
When I went through my yoga teacher training, the first few months felt like I was part of an elite club. It wasn’t that I could do all the poses …
Can Therapists Be Bloggers?
It used to just be called writing. I think if we phrase it that way, the answer feels far more clear. Can therapists be writers? Of course! But can we …
How to Dave Ramsey Your Life
Dave Ramsey is so popular that I now use his name as a verb in my counseling sessions with clients. His work is simple but mind-blowing and that’s what makes …
Habit Stacking
A client recently told me about the term “habit stacking.” One of the things I absolutely love about being a therapist is the inherent continuous learning. Rarely a day goes …
The Reach of a Word
Five years ago, I decided to start a blog. I spent weeks researching and then I dove in. I started a Twitter, a new email account, a WordPress page. I …
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