Springtime is a wonderful time of year! It seems like there’s so much new life bursting forth all around us. Trees are leafing out. Flowers are blossoming. Baby animals are being born. It’s a great time of new beginnings! These azaleas are part of what I see when I look out my Santa Barbara office window. They’re beautiful, and … Read More
When you’re tired of struggling with a problem on your own, and you’re ready to reach out to a professional, where do you begin? A personal recommendation is wonderful, but that doesn’t always happen. Many people choose a therapist by searching online, and many begin with directories such as Psychology Today and Good Therapy. Once … Read More
Robin Williams’ suicide made me so sad! As a therapist, I know that when someone is in enough pain that they are having even fleeting thoughts of suicide, that person is feeling pretty hopeless much of the time. When the pain becomes even more intense and more pervasive, it can become all-encompassing. Each day can … Read More
Being a Santa Barbara therapist makes me truly happy! I love this beautiful town, nestled between the mountains and the ocean. Living here, and being able to do work that I love, is a dream come true for me! As beautiful as this area is, though, it doesn’t guarantee that life will be trouble-free. I … Read More
How do you feel about your own aging? Is it something that you struggle with, or are you dealing with it from a place of calm acceptance, and even sometimes with a sense of humor? With aging, comes wisdom from various life lessons, but it also can challenge us in many ways. It can bring … Read More
“When we protect ourselves so we won’t feel pain, that protection becomes like armor, like armor that imprisons the softness of the heart.” ~ Pema Chodron Quote from “When Things Fall Apart: Heart Advice for Difficult Times” by Pema Chodron * I’m sorry this Quote of the Week is coming later than usual. I hope … Read More
