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Photos from Ireland

Here are some photos from Ireland. We had beautiful weather, and I got to ride a horse! And as always, Bella and Rex were at Camp Bow Wow having a great time. It was a great honor to be invited to stand in one of my best friend’s wedding and I didn’t want to missContinue reading “Photos from Ireland”

Greetings from Ireland

I’ve just arrived in a small town in Ireland called Dingle, where I will be standing in a friend’s wedding on Wednesday. I wanted to take a moment to say hello to all my former clients. It’s been sad and strange not seeing any of you for 2 weeks now! I’ve received and read allContinue reading “Greetings from Ireland”

X-Rays and Plan for Surgery

From the left, the first 2 are my x-rays and the third is a post-op x-ray of a woman who had a similar curve. So before, now, and hopefully-after. I have thoracolumbar scoliosis with a 60-degree thoracic curve and a 47-degree lumbar curve. My MRI shows some fairly significant degenerative changes at several levels. TheContinue reading “X-Rays and Plan for Surgery”

Terminating Therapy

Dear Clients, We have 8 remaining weeks together before I close my psychotherapy practice on March 31, so I put some information to help us plan to make the best use of our time. I know “terminating” our therapy relationship sounds intense, and it is! It is normal to feel a mix of emotions during thisContinue reading “Terminating Therapy”

Understanding and Applying the Cognitive Model

Here’s some additional information about how you can continue making progress toward your treatment goals even after terminating therapy. I utilize a cognitive behavioral treatment model. This means that therapy sessions focus on understanding the relationships between thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. Anxiety, depression, and relationship problems are often rooted in cognitive distortions, which are misconceptionsContinue reading “Understanding and Applying the Cognitive Model”

Announcement of Practice Closure March 31, 2025

January 21, 2025 Dear Clients, Due to medical reasons, I will be closing my psychotherapy practice on March 31, 2025. I will be undergoing spinal fusion surgery later this year, and after careful consideration I’ve decided it’s best to close my practice before I have the surgery. As your therapist, my primary concern is providingContinue reading “Announcement of Practice Closure March 31, 2025”

Sacral Chakra Meditation

Venus will reach its greatest distance from the sun on January 9-10, and since Venus is often associated with the sacral chakra, it’s a fitting time to try a sacral chakra meditation. You may be able to see Venus shining brightly after dark in the western sky, setting about 4 hours after sunset today. I inviteContinue reading “Sacral Chakra Meditation”

ATTENDD Journaling

I highly recommend journaling as a daily practice for wellbeing. The mnemonic device ATTENDD can help guide your journaling process. * ATTENDD: Awareness, Tension, Thoughts, Emotions, iNtuition, Dreams, Distractions Awareness: Write down anything that seems to have changed or feels different in your life. Tension: Pay attention to your body and note when you experienceContinue reading “ATTENDD Journaling”

Song of Myself

As someone who listens and reflects for a living, sometimes I find it hard off-the-clock to find my own voice. Reading and writing poetry has been a way for me to self-soothe since I was 10 years old. Today, I am grieving and taking time to self-soothe. I am re-reading some of my favorite poemsContinue reading “Song of Myself”

The Prom

The Prom March 8 – 24, 2024 Rivertown Theaters – Kenner, LA Buy Tickets A vibrant and energetic musical comedy. When four Broadway stars hear that trouble is brewing around a small-town prom, they know that it’s time to put a spotlight on the issue…and themselves. A heartwarming and uplifting Broadway musical that combines catchyContinue reading “The Prom”