This page is dedicated to discussing current events and topics of interest relating to psychotherapy, counseling, and other advice and help for issues relating to anxiety, depression, substance abuse, relationships, and sexual issues. Please feel free to contact me with questions or comments. This page will be updated often, so please check back frequently. Click on the title to be directed to the article you are interested in reading about below.
Whether or not to let go of a long-term relationship can be an extremely difficult decision to make. There are many aspects to relationships that complicate this decision. Many times people have children when with someone for many years. Other times hurting the other person is a major concern. Finally,
This week is National LGBT Health Awareness week, and in order to celebrate this week, I have decided to write an article on what you should discuss with your family practice physician to keep yourself as healthy as possible. Use these 10 tips to help ensure that you are getting
Pride can be one of the most difficult things to overcome. When we were growing up we are taught to “feel proud” about ourselves and what we do. But when does pride cross the line to stubbornness? This difference is not always easy to identify, especially when our emotions get
Some couples do not have sex, and they have no relational problems because of this. However others struggle with their sexual relationship to such a degree that they are willing to end their relationship because of this. These problems with sexual issues in a relationship can greatly vary, but they
It is spring break season, and there is no better time to learn how to vacation. This doesn’t sound like a skill that most would have to learn, but it often is just that. While getting caught up in our day-to-day lives, we often forget the importance of taking time
If you are someone who deals with anger problems, this feeling can seem to come out of nowhere. For a small percentage of this people, it does. This specific group of individuals deals with impulsivity to such a large extent that their anger purely comes from a release of built-up
Young gay males have a disproportionately higher suicide rate than do young straight males. They often deal with being bullied, harassed, and tormented by their peers, unless they hide their sexual orientation. Even then they are often bullied. Sadly, suicide and violent retaliation become the desperate measures of where these
Knowing whether or not you are addicted to a particular behavior is not always easy to identify. Part of the problem with this lies in the vagueness of how addiction can be defined. This is one of the reasons why so many clients come into treatment being defensive. There can
When recovering from any type of substance abuse or emotional problem, relaxation is one of the most important, yet unrecognized skills that needs to be learned. We live busy lives and forget the importance of learning to relax and rest. If you are someone who struggles with knowing when to
Coming Out Advice for Gay, Lesbian, and Bisexual People updated 3/20/22 A couple of years ago, I was contacted by a reporter who was working on an article about gay and lesbian individuals coming out to friends and family. The theme of the article was that people no longer had