Have you ever noticed how we can remember vivid details from a single moment long ago, but we can’t remember what we had for breakfast this morning? When we sit down to reflect on everything that’s ever happened to us, we tend to forget many of the details (like the who, the what, the where, …
Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) is characterized as a pervasive, long-term pattern of significant interpersonal relationship instability, a distorted sense of self, and intense emotional responses. The diagnosis is complex, and much too often misunderstood–even within the mental health community. The Stigma Associated With Borderline Personality Disorder Structural stigma and its impact on healthcare for borderline … We Are …
Counseling is as much an art as it is a science. This means that your experience with mental health providers might not be the same, even if you are working on the same issues. In my practice, I draw upon several different therapeutic modalities to meet the unique needs of my clients. Continue reading to …
Are you considering reaching out for help, but are hesitant due to fear or worry? This post provides a general overview of what therapy is all about. I hope it will help generate realistic expectations if you choose to start working with a mental health provider like myself. Good counseling involves a five stage process …
Many people don’t know which type of provider to seek out when they are in need of psychological or behavioral health care services. Read on to learn more about the three major domains of mental health: psychiatry, psychology, and psychotherapy. This will help you determine if counseling is right for you. Psychiatrists hold either a Doctor …
Schema Therapy For Veterans This post is for the veterans out there still struggling with symptoms of PTSD, depression, anxiety, substance use, and traumatic brain injury. The Department of Veterans Affairs offers a comprehensive range of free, evidenced-based treatments for these issues. But I know you’ve already tried various forms of counseling, psychotherapy, medication, and …