Posted: May 9, 2022
Periodically, during the fall season, gigantic black moths appear in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico. When I first experienced the moths, I feared these gigantic aimlessly flying insects. They are intimidating and overwhelming—747 sized moths dive bombing without warning in your home, on the street or…
Posted: September 30, 2021
College campuses have officially reopened, and if the pressure surrounding this new phase of adulthood wasn’t enough, students are now having to navigate the challenges of attending school in the midst of a pandemic — often after months and months of remote learning. Needless to say, if you’re dealing…
Posted: July 12, 2021
She looks in the mirror and sees a reflection. A little girl, in pig tails with a crooked smile, stares at her cautiously. The woman knows those eyes. Big brown eyes filled with curiosity, trust, love and adventure. The woman opens her mouth to say…
Posted: July 7, 2021
Depressive Symptoms and Dinner with John Mayer It’s 6pm and sitting at my kitchen counter I gently close my computer and say to myself, “That’s a wrap!” I had just finished my last therapy session of the day, was feeling satisfied with patient interactions and…
Posted: July 1, 2021
Hello, Anxiety. Is this seat taken? I look towards the end of the bench. She is nervous, frightened and exhausted. I can hear her heart beating faster and her thoughts seem to be racing; I can see them float above her in a frantic dance,…
Posted: June 28, 2021
Usually when I go for a walk or hike in a new area, I look for a “trail map.” Imagine entering a large forest, a new place you have never been with many paths. You hesitate, question yourself and fear traveling in the wrong direction.…