It is typical for me when talking to a potential client to suggest that we meet for an initial session. This is an opportunity when I can learn more about the person’s issues and the degree to which I can help. It’s an opportunity for that person to get a sense of me and see […]
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Chicken and the Egg: Couples Therapy
We are all familiar with the saying about the chicken or the egg. The saying implies that it is sometimes difficult to see cause and effect. This is especially true when dealing with human feelings and relationships. This difficulty often comes up when talking about disturbing patterns in a couple’s relationship. One person in a […]
Using Insurance for Psychotherapy
I am on a number of insurance panels and a number of my clients use their insurance to cover the costs of psychotherapy. I’m happy to provide this option to my clients. In this way, many who perhaps could not afford the cost of weekly appointments are able to do so. In these situations, clients […]
A Mixture of Feelings
As I am getting back from summer vacation, I find myself having a mixture of feelings. It is wonderful to be in the Bay Area (though foggy this week) and to return to a job I love: talking to and helping people. But it’s true that I miss being on vacation: new experiences and no […]
Not Knowing
As I am about to depart on a two-week vacation, my mind is filled with many thoughts (mostly about the prospects of relaxing). One such thought has to do with the experience of the unknown. Of course, as I prepare for the vacation, the unknown beckons with a sense of excitement and adventure. But the […]
Managing Depression and Anxiety: Sleep Hygiene
I did the talk show last week focusing on “Managing Depression and Anxiety During These Harsh Economic Times.” (I believe it can be found at www.myexpertsolution.com.). It was an enjoyable experience, during which I found myself talking about different techniques that people can employ to help manage stress. One such technique that I talked about […]
Some Reflections on Interim Space
This Tuesday, June 23, 2009, I’ll be a guest on a radio talk show with the focus on “Managing Depression and Stress During the Harsh Economic Times.” The show is accessed through the web at www.myexpertsolution.com. It will be “aired” at noon on Tuesday (I’m not sure exactly how it works). What I have in […]
Developing a Web Presence
On Sunday, June 14, 2009, I’m participating in a panel discussion for therapists on developing a web presence. I thought I would share some of my ideas. Clearly the web is a presence in every aspect of human existence these days, including psychotherapy. Often the first contact that someone will have with me will be […]
Tips for Preserving Mental Health
Not too long ago I posted some suggestions for combating stress, a condition that most people are feeling these days. Particularly given these unsettling and difficult economic times, people are worried, stressed out, and feeling a lot of uncertainty. I am seeing people with these feelings in my psychotherapy practice these days. Some people have […]
Couples Counseling: Ending the Great Debate
Lately I’ve been thinking a lot about working with couples. A large portion of my private psychotherapy practice is comprised of working with couples (both straight and gay). And I very much enjoy this work. It is often quite dynamic, and couples usually find me an active participant. Quite often couples come into therapy because […]