Empty Nesting
Many of my clients are coming out of the fog of parenthood. Their kids have made it through the teenage years and are heading off to college or the working world. They don’t need parenting in the same way, except…
Relationship to Pleasure
Leave to Come Home… I recently spent time in the desert—visiting a handful of friends and family who have made it their part time home. I noticed a shift as I entered city limits. The energy is light and…
Travel & Sex
I recently jumped across the pond to see a dear friend and her family in Utrecht—a quaint, bustling town 40 minutes outside Amsterdam. I was struck by the inclusive, laissez-faire vibe related to sexuality. The Netherlands is renowned for…
Women’s Sexuality
Jessica came to see me for sex therapy. She doesn’t understand why she doesn’t want sex with her partner. She wants to want it, but most of the time she could go without. Our work together is not linear. Rather,…
The Power of Gratitude
In a retreat with Psychologist Diana Hill this spring, I did a gratitude meditation. She asked us to wander for 15 minutes and repeat “Thank you for X, Y, Z with each step.” I was initially distracted by the pacing,…
Election Stress
Do you have election jitters? We are in strange times with our political system and many people I see in my practice have free floating anxiety about how this is all going to play out. Election stress can significantly impact…
