“Sex Therapist- doesn’t that mean you sleep with your clients?”
I have been interested in sexuality for as long as I can remember, which, incidentally, is about as long as I knew I was gay. I had wanted to go into the mental health field, and as soon as I took my first sexuality course my sophomore year at college, I knew that this was the direction I wanted to pursue. I took as many courses I could find, which surprisingly for the University of...
Read MoreInsurance & Therapy, pt 2: What other therapists are saying…
We do not accept insurance- And here is why… Right now there is a discussion on one of the mental health groups on LinkedIn about the problems with the DSM and using insurance in therapy. I wanted to share a few of the exchanges here in response to a post by Hilding Ohrstrom, LCPC: To DSM or Not to DSM, that is the question….. Earlier in my career, I used to think...
Read MoreRunning, Happiness, and State of Mind
We could learn our lesson from the world-renowned runners of the ancient Mexican people, the Tarahumara, and abandon our running shoes. According to 2010, the word’s leading athletic supplier, Nike, Inc., which is the name of the Greek goddess of victory, brought in a total net capital of $20.86 billion. This makes Nike, Inc., the largest international seller of athletic gear....
Read MoreWhat’s Your Cup of Joe?
Yesterday I tweeted “Sometimes a good book, insightful conversation, cup of coffee/tea goes a long way!” and I started thinking about how sometimes the best part of my day is drinking a piping hot cup of strong coffee. Every morning I wake up and either make myself a cup of coffee of I go to one of my coffee spots in downtown Brooklyn and request the perfect cup from a barista. To...
Read MoreCognitive Behavioral therapy and depression…
From psychcentral: New research finds that cognitive therapy is beneficial for moderate to severely depressed individuals. The approach emphasizes a change in thinking rather than a change in behavior. Click for complete article. Share...
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