Having lived half my life outside the United States, I fell in love with my country when I left it, and have since become dedicated to Patriotic causes. The only thing I can give back is therapeutic and financial support to the men and women who are
Create Your Own Future
Your relationship with your self is mirrored in all your other relationships. If you believe that you are unworthy or just not good enough than the people around you will think “Hey, he/she is really not that special”. If you believe in yourself and
Why Optimism Matters
Let’s be honest, it is ugly out there but the truth is that there are some fortunate people with the perennial view that Life is great and the glass is always half full. It doesn't matter what the problem is, illness, job loss or tragedy, there are t
Is Addiction a Symptom of Codependence?
Co-dependence is a complex term that is used to describe an unresolved and sometimes unrecognized fear of abandonment. It can lead us to exhibit too much and often inappropriate caring for others. I believe it has been best described as a disease of
Addiction: A Chronic Relapsing Brain Disease
An important point which everyone should understand in regard to addiction is that it is, in fact, a chronic relapsing brain disease. The bottom line is that when someone drinks or takes psychoactive substances on a constant basis they will
Gender Identity: Why Counseling is So Important
The following story is posted from a very brave patient who in her search for identity and meaning turned to counseling services. Although she was not my patient, her story was a powerful example of how therapy can change lives . Her name has been ch