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Welcome to my blog where I aim to provide you with helpful tips and valuable information. My posts are designed to introduce you to my unique approach to therapy and give you a sense of my personality. I believe that therapy is a collaborative process and my blog is just one way I can support you on your journey towards growth and healing.
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Shifting Lanes: From Law to Psychotherapy
Explore the unique journey from law to psychotherapy, shedding light on stress and burnout in professional life, and the therapeutic transition that turns these challenges into pathways for growth and personal fulfillment.
To Medicate or Not to Medicate: The Role of Medication in Anxiety Treatment
Curious about whether medication could help ease your anxiety symptoms? In this post, we'll explore the role of medication in anxiety treatment, including what types of medication are available and what to expect if you decide to go this route. It's important to have all the information you need to make an informed decision about your anxiety treatment, whether you're considering medication or not.
5 Types of Anxiety Disorders: Understanding Their Symptoms and Seeking Treatment (Part 3 of Navigating Anxiety: A Comprehensive Guide)
In this blog post, we discuss the five main types of anxiety disorders and their symptoms. Understanding these disorders is an important step towards seeking professional help to manage your symptoms.a
Breaking Through Feeling Stuck: When to Seek Therapy for Personal Growth
In this post, we discuss feeling stuck in life and why seeking therapy is a sign of strength. I also provides insights into how therapy can help you develop coping strategies, overcome patterns that hold you back, and manage symptoms of anxiety and depression.
Mindful Attorneys: How Practicing Mindfulness Can Benefit Your Legal Practice
In this blog post, I’ll explain how mindfulness can benefit legal professionals. I’ve practiced meditation and mindfulness from a Buddhist perspective now for over 25 years and found it very helpful when I practiced law. In the post, I’ll share simple mindfulness exercises, mindful breaks, and practicing mindfulness during meetings and negotiations.
Beyond Coping: Knowing When It's Time to Seek Therapy for Anxiety and how the latest research from the field of positive psychology can be particularly effective
In this blog post, we’ll explore how the field of positive psychology can help manage anxiety by building on strengths, cultivating gratitude, developing resilience, and promoting a positive perspective. And we’ll explore when it’s time to seek professional help from a counselor.
Conquering the Office Jitters: Strategies for Managing Anxiety at Work
Join me in this blog post as I share tips for managing anxiety at work, including identifying triggers, practicing relaxation techniques, getting organized, taking breaks, and seeking support. They all come from my own direct experience in corporate America and from my experience teaching meditation at a Buddhist center.
5 Signs It's Time to Seek Therapy for Your Anxiety
In this post, we explore five signs that indicate it's time to seek therapy for anxiety. Feeling anxious most of the time, avoiding certain situations, experiencing physical symptoms, and using unhealthy coping mechanisms are some indicators. We’ll discover that - contrary to what society might tell us — seeking help is actually a sign of strength, and we can be a positive role model for others when we get the help we need.