It’s been a difficult day in our house. I woke up early, checked the feeds, and gasped at the thought of telling my wife that one of her artistic heroes has committed suicide. Yet another tragic ending to a...
A flower does not think of competing to the flower next to it, it just blooms. – Zen Shin As creatives, we have days where we are on top of the moon… a feeling most of us have experienced…...
How well do you know the person who’s reflected at you? Oftentimes we find ourselves lost; whether we ‘ve lost ourselves within a relationship or friendship, a career path or at a crossroads in life – not knowing which...
To a creative person, not being able to produce can be a terrifying feeling. Those in creative professions – writers, musicians, performers, artists, will report periods of stalled creativity at some point in their lives. “Creative blocks” or “writer’s...
When it comes to showing love and feeling loved, why does it always feel like we are speaking different languages? Maybe because we are! According to Dr. Gary Chapman, there are five languages of love: gift giving, quality time,...
After years of being in a relationship, jumping back into the dating world can feel daunting, overwhelming and exciting all at the same time. You may be curious about what is out there but not quite ready or understand...
Congratulations, you tied the knot and made it to marriage, so all the work is done, right!? This seems to be the sentiment among many married couples, whether they’re conscious of it or not. But happy marriages don’t just...
I started realizing that so many of the clients who were in therapy with me in my Beverly Hills private practice were struggling with the same kinds of stress. They worried about whether they could accomplish their goals; they...
My clients come to me all the time in hopes of understanding anxiety. It’s so confusing, so difficult to comprehend. It doesn’t really matter where my counseling clients come from, who they are, or the type of lives they...
Understanding depression can be one of the most difficult things for someone. It is so much more than trying to relate an emotional sense to other people, but about trying to grasp a sense of self. Let’s not confuse...