Myths about Introversion

I am privileged to meet with a number of introverted clients, and I find that one of the most common struggles is self acceptance.  So many introverts simply are not OK with their natural inclination towards turning inward and reflecting, and needing solitary time to...

The “good enough” parent

One of the many reasons parenting is the hardest job on the planet is the unknowns.  There are so many questions without any one right answer—“how much is too little versus too much discipline?”will my child end up happy?”  “why...

Why do we need unpleasant feelings?

One of my main objectives as a therapist is to help people experience their feelings more deeply.  Everyone coming to therapy struggles with some type of feeling.  A lot of people come to therapy because they feel deeply stuck in a feeling (e.g., anxiety) and want to...

Secure Attachment is Good for your Health

It may seem obvious that being in a safe and secure relationship is good for mental health.  When I reference “emotional attachment” all I mean is a close emotional bond between two people.  But what does the science say about attachment and health? If we...