Body Image and Gay Men
Problems with body image is a huge issue that the gay community contends with. Gay men have many sub-groups that are used to classify them, many of which are based on body image alone. Although unders ...
10 Ways to Ruin a Relationship
Romantic relationships are challenging to manage. Although there are hundreds of ways that a couple can struggle, in my therapy practice, I find that this list of 10 mistakes to be the most common way ...
Making Time For The Present
"What could I have if I just did something more than what I've done?" Living in the present is not easy. We want things, we want money, we want a family, yet there is still only limited time in a d ...
The Power of Introversion
Introverts have the same probability of living content lives as do their extroverted peers. For some, introversion is a strength that can lead to great success. However, if you are an introvert that t ...
After It’s Over
After a relationship ends, the world can get quite hazy. Remnants of the relationship continue to last in your mind and heart. The primary focus of this phase after a relationship needs to be regainin ...
11 Interpersonal Skills to Take Control of an Addiction
Overcoming an addiction is largely learning how to control the behavior itself. However further recovery consists of changing ineffective interpersonal patterns. This list addresses these commonly ove ...
Gender Dysphoria Diagnosis Is Not Progress Enough
With the latest version of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manuel of Mental Disorders (DSM) about to be released, there is criticism and discussion about the changes that have been made. In the latest ...
Dealing with the Initial Shock of an HIV Diagnosis
In my Dallas therapy practice , I have had the opportunity of working with many gay men who are dealing with a diagnosis of HIV. Some have had this diagnosis for many years, while others are dealing ...
Moving Past Shame
Running from shame is understandable. This avoidance can initially help you cope with the discomfort of the pain that underlies it. Facing it head-on is uncomfortable and intimidating. Thus, it seems ...
No Dr. Ley, Sex Addiction is Not BS
Update: This was initially a written response to Dr. Ley and a specific Huffington Post video that he had taken part of. When I initially wrote this article, I was exposed to David Ley's perspective o ...