Recently, I was catching up on all my books that I never seem to get too and constantly put aside. -- Image Source Many of the books I have recently been working my way through discussed the new research

I mostly counsel adults but often they ask me about their kids. -- Image Source Kids face a lot of stress growing up, especially at school. It's hard for most of us to relate to it because compared to

Many of us have mentors throughout our lives. Usually, our parents are our first mentors/role models. -- Image Source As we grow older, we sometimes pick up more along the way: teachers, professors,

Every day you’re responsible for making decisions in a variety of areas in your life from work to relationships to what you want for dinner. -- Image Source Some people prefer to make decisions based on

What is your definition of success in life? -- Image Source For this post, I'm staying away from the holidays. I had an interesting conversation with a friend this past weekend about a few interesting

Do you give and give of yourself until you feel exhausted? Do you tend to put others needs before your own? -- Image Source Do you allow others to frequently violate your personal space? If so, you may

Being an effective communicator; one of the most important skills you can learn in life. -- Image Source Unfortunately, most of us are very poor at communicating our thoughts and needs to others. There

In a previous post, I discussed the importance of shutting off your autopilot once a day and practicing a little mindfulness. -- Image Source Now I want to talk to you about engaging with others, FULLY

I work with a lot of people who struggle with various addictions. -- Image Source Some struggle with alcohol or other drug addictions and other struggles with what is commonly called “process addictions”

Confidence is supposed to be this magic ingredient that makes us great at everything. -- Image Source It solves all your problems. Can't find a date? Start building confidence. Not promoted at work? Be

So winter has started baring its icicle fangs here in Northern Virginia. -- Image Source The temperature is dropping and the cold air is very noticeable. Lately, I have been extremely busy inside my little

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Here at my Fairfax office, one of my specialties is working with people who have ADHD and other executive function issues. -- Image Source Many of my clients are adults who are living with another adult.

I had a client not too long ago re-teach me a valuable lesson. -- Image Source I say “re-teach” because quite frankly I should have known better. This was a concept which was taught to me in graduate school

Remember that commercial for milk a while back that stated “milk…it does a body good?” -- Image Source It seems that may extend to your mental health as well. Here in my private counseling practice in

Recently, I have begun martial arts training again after many years of not being involved in this type of physical training. -- Image Source Fitness has always been important to me so the physicality of

So this may seem like an odd topic for a mental health therapist to blog about, however, I think it is very relevant in regards to peoples’ emotional well-being. -- Image Source What principles or values

So the other day I had an appointment and thought I left my house with plenty of time to spare. -- Image Source However, as I was driving it began to snow and the roads became slick, forcing me to slow

I am in the process of a new resiliency-based project. -- Image Source Over the years, I have had people ask me in both person and email, this question: I just divorced from my spouse after X amount of

Martial arts serve many purposes. -- Image Source Rather than just self-defense, they can be a vehicle to whole-body wellness. Most martial arts are physically demanding in some way, and as you know I've