Building your House: The Power of Acceptance

Have you ever noticed in your life that when you avoid difficult or painful events/situations, you are also narrowing the options available to you in your life?  By avoiding the painful situation, you gain the short term benefit of feeling more comfortable, but you...

Acceptance: an antidote to Anxiety

Have you ever felt overwhelming anxiety?  A panic attack? Worried that something bad is going to happen to you?  Or can’t stop thinking about some painful past event? What is your normal response to the anxiety, panic attacks, or painful thoughts? The logical...

Just don’t Worry! (Newsflash you can’t)

Has anyone ever told you to worry less or just stop worrying? Helpful advice right? Not in my experience. Here is the truth, no matter how hard we may try, we as humans can not stop worrying. It’s impossible. That is because our minds are built to worry. This is an...

Anxiety during COVID-19

Anxiety can be overwhelming with these sudden changes.  Below are some key tips I have been using with clients in my practice to address the additional stress and anxiety many are facing during the stay at home order related to COVID-19.   If you are feeling more...