What is it that is so unique/special about a therapy room? What is it that makes people come for the first appointment and then keep on coming back? I am often asked those questions. The follow-up questions to my response is then something along the lines of: “Why not just talk to a friend or a loved one about what Read more…
As a therapist (and as a human), I am often eager to jump in and get started on making change. After some time, I realized that my enthusiasm doesn’t always match the person who seeking guidance. There could be many reasons for this, one among them is that everyone comes in at a different point of the ‘stages of change.’ The stages Read more…
“1 in 4 people are affected by mental illness—even Presidents” This line represents a new campaign for the organization Bring Change 2 Mind. This group was recreated to help remove the misconceptions about mental health. The group was founded by Glenn Close and Fountain House, which provides opportunities for those struggling with mental illness to live, work, and contribute to Read more…
I score extremely high on just about every introversion test that’s out there. I’ve been that way since I was little. As a teen, I remember sitting in my room, listening to music, and thinking about life, the universe, and everything (figuratively and literally). Truth be told, I still value the time I can be alone to read, listen to Read more…
“And so much of our experience is intangible. So much of what we perceive cannot be expressed. It’s unspeakable. And yet, you know, when we communicate with one another and we feel that we have connected and we think we’re understood I think we have a feeling almost spiritual communion. And that feeling may be transient, but I think it’s Read more…
