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Transgender? Gender non-conforming? Gender fluid? Non-binary? What’s the difference? Is there a difference? Well, to a traditional therapist, these terms may seem foreign or interchangeable but to a gender specialist these terms are not only familiar but are important aspects of your identity. What is a Gender Specialist? A gender specialist is a psychotherapist with…
So, you’ve decided to go to therapy, you’ve chosen a therapist and as the sessions are moving on you discover that you are keeping some secrets from your therapist – which is never a good idea. Let’s say you took a big fall and now your arm is hurting. You know it hurts when you…
Once you have determined that you or someone you love has a sex addiction, or out of control sexual behavior, leaving it untreated is as harmful as leaving any other addiction or out of control behavior untreated. In treating any addiction, or out of control behavior, there are many different therapies commonly used and it…
By Susan Menahem Stockings are not the only things that will be filled this holiday season — so will most therapist’s waiting rooms. The truth is that many people have difficulties during the holidays. To beat the holiday blues, keep these seven things in mind: TRADITIONS are wonderful, but they usually change as our lives do….
So, let’s get clear on one thing: If you are alone for the holidays, it isn’t because you are worthless, unlovable, forgettable or a loser. For some of us, our lives and circumstances twist and turn and we may find ourselves alone on the holidays and for others we may just prefer it that way….
Statistics suggest that couples generally get to marriage counseling seven years later than they should have so that by the time a couple finds themselves sitting across from a therapist, everything that could possibly have hit the fan has already hit it. Because of this, finding the right therapist is key. There are many things…
Before we can deal with a partner with a sex addiction, we first have to get clear on what a sex addiction is. Although many people think so, people who look at porn, fantasize about varied sexual experiences, have high sexual libidos, masturbate a lot, have been unfaithful, or have had many sexual partners are…
The decision to seek out counseling is always a wise one but when it comes to grief counseling, it is almost essential. Most of our friends and family members want us to be okay and while our support system can be there for us, they are often unprepared for the depth of emotion that we…
Before we talk about what an EMDR session is, let’s talk about what it isn’t. EMDR, or Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, is unlike traditional talk therapy where you and your therapist discuss the issues or problems you may be having. As a matter of fact, your therapist will remain silent for a good part…
That old adage “tis better to have loved and lost than never to have loved at all” is much easier for the person saying it than it is for the person hearing it. As humans, the need to attach ourselves to something – be it another person, a pet, a career or even a home…
