The Power of Checking In
The Power of Checking In In many relationships, people will get busy with their daily lives. Things can feel like they are going OK, and for the most part, they are. Working and raising children can ...
The Importance of a Sexual Compulsivity Relapse Prevention Plan
The Importance of a Sexual Compulsivity Relapse Prevention Plan Stopping a behavior pattern isn't an easy thing to do. It's also not enough to just stop the behavior. Stopping the behavior pattern is ...
6 Rules for a Successful Open Relationship
6 Rules for a Successful Open Relationship Can open relationships ever work? Of course they can, if they are consensual. However, that doesn't mean that they don't come with their own set of complica ...
How Thinking Systemically Can Help LGBT Families
How Thinking Systemically Can Help LGBT Families Have you ever heard of systemic therapy? Do you know what thinking systemically entails? Have you ever given any thought to how many systems exist in ...
Transgender Care and Trauma
Transgender Care and Trauma There are many assumptions that many people in the general population have about those who are in the transgender community. Unfortunately, many of these assumptions can c ...
4 Ways Sex Therapy Can Help With Erectile Dysfunction
4 Ways Sex Therapy Can Help With Erectile Dysfunction For men who contend with Erectile Dysfunction (ED), this problem can cause serious shame and stress. For some it leads to relationship problems. ...
Finding the Positives for Reprieve
Finding the Positives for Reprieve Inside and outside of the therapy office, I see many people struggle to find the positives. We're a little hardwired to tap into the negatives around us. Our system ...
7 Things to Remember When You’re Sick
7 Things to Remember When We're Sick Don't let anyone tell you that there is no shame in being sick. That's simply not true. We may feel sadness, sympathy, empathy, or hurt for those who are dealing ...
Heteronormativity: What It Is and How It Affects You
Heteronormativity: What It Is and How It Affects You As both an affirmative and a systemic therapist, I hold a high value in not assuming any of my clients’ personal struggles with family, relationsh ...
Sex Goals… Identifying Your Needs Out of Your Sex Therapy
Sex Goals... Identifying Your Needs Out of Your Sex Therapy Throughout the therapy process, I will check in with my clients. I regularly ask them what is it that you want. This can be out of therapy, ...