If you’re getting this newsletter, you may be confused about what I’m going to ask of you. Because you are reading this, I know you’re already aware of the value of mental health care. Most likely you’re a friend or a colleague of mine, or possibly a client. So why am I contacting you, [...]
As a psychologist I make sure to guard the privacy of my clients carefully. So when I saw clients reviewing me online, and without masking their identity, I had two thoughts. First, I think it’s wonderful that public acceptance of mental health care has increased so much that people are willing to share openly [...]
Every relationship has “leaks” because they are made up of people who all, inevitably, have “leaks.” What do I mean by “leaks”? Simply that all people have growing spots, places where experience has left a “hole” where there is meant to be a “whole.” It may be because of difficulties in past relationships, or [...]
“The Very Hungry Caterpillar” has it wrong. Butterflies do NOT spin cocoons as the book says (moths spin cocoons out of silk, while butterflies form a chrysalis out of their own body). Just as Curious George isn’t really a monkey (my precocious 2-year-old once pointed out that George doesn’t have a tail: ergo he’s [...]
After over two years of preparation, planning and patience, the new painting for my office has arrived. For me, it captures a large part of who I am and how I work as a psychologist. At a basic level, I'm a car nut and a racing fan. Formula One car racing is playing “chess” [...]
If you're searching for "The best psychologist in Orange County", this is a 'how to' guide for things to consider in finding the best help for what you need. I must confess that I'm guilty of it too: doing an internet search for "the best (fill in the blank)" for anything from toasters to [...]
Years ago I came upon a quote posted in a colleague's office that has stuck with me and made a profound impact on how I do life and therapy. It was by the noted psychologist, Carl Jung, and went something like this: "Ignorance is never a recommendation, but sometimes the best knowledge is not [...]
