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My clients often ask me questions about sex and dating as it can be challenging to assess the right time and pace for adding physical intimacy to a new relationship. There is a lot to consider when making decisions around sex, which is what inspired me to write this article for eHarmony. To learn more …
The way you treat yourself directly affects the quality of your relationships and how you allow others to treat you. Treating yourself in kind, compassionate and loving ways positively impacts your relationships and dating life, as well as offers incredible mental health and physical health benefits. Click here to check out my eHarmony article and …
Have you ever had difficulty connecting on a date? Or felt absolutely nothing sitting across the table from a potential partner? Or have you ever felt a strong connection to someone, but the feeling was not mutual? Or what about the opposite? Have you ever experienced an instant “click” or connection on a date or …
I hope you will check out my article on tips for teens about healthy relationships, which features guidelines for healthy relationships and healthy expectations. It also discusses how to identify red flags and warning signs of unhealthy, toxic or abusive relationships, how to navigate dating and breakups, and how to increase self-esteem and self-care strategies. …
I was inspired to write about this topic for www.datingadvice.com after hearing many clients (men and women) wonder why a person they were dating vanished even though they thought that the dating process was going well. It seemed as though their new potential partner would disappear into thin air for no apparent reason and without explanation, …
Do you have a harsh inner critic? Do you speak negatively to yourself? Do you constantly put yourself down? If any of these questions resonate with you, I hope you will check out my interview in Mind + Body Magazine on how to silence your inner bully and insecurities! Click here or scroll to page 62-63 …
Happy Friday! I hope you will click here to read my latest article featured on eHarmony. It focuses on how our relationships serve as mirrors, how to avoid letting the past (and old childhood and relationship wounds) dictate the present and future and five ways to enhance your self-esteem for greater happiness and love. Take care, …
I so love the idea of treating yourself with love, compassion, nurturance and kindness, as well as not waiting for anyone (especially a partner) to do this for you. This brings me to the idea of ‘dating’ yourself, which is a fun exercise and exploration process that I suggest to clients who are newly single …
The world is full of distorted and false messages about love, relationships, dating and romance and it is easy to believe these ideas when they are reinforced in the media, movies, television, etc. However, for a healthy love life, it is essential that you do not buy into them or allow them to dictate your …
I am incredibly passionate about helping others achieve happiness- the type of happiness that is available in the present moment, accessible at all times, cultivated within and radiated outward. It is easy to get caught up in a pattern of “waiting” to be happy or putting your happiness in someone else’s hands, but the real …
All too often we fail to recognize one of the key points of dating. As a culture we make dating all about connecting with our date and determining if that person has potential to offer us what we are looking for in the long-run. However, dating offers so much more if you are open to …
Having insecure moments is a natural part of life. As we push ourselves to go after our goals, take social and emotional risks, make mistakes and try new things, we are bound to feel insecure at times. As our healthiest selves, we are able to persevere through our insecurities, embrace our strengths, accept our limitations …
2014 is here and there is no better time to leave your past behind to achieve a healthier, happier relationship now and in the future. When it comes to relationships, the past can feel so heavy. Holding onto old hurts can actually cause physical stress, sore muscles, body aches, as well as fatigue and sadness. Take a minute and …
All relationships go through hardships and some level of uncertainty is likely to appear as you get to know your partner to discover if you are interested in lifelong commitment. You might temporarily experience doubts or cold feet or wonder if he is right for you. However, it is important to assess if your concerns …
I am a huge believer that our thoughts, attitudes and beliefs shape our world and the way we see ourselves and others. What we focus on in our minds expands into our lives and therefore, as a psychotherapist, I am a huge advocate for my clients making healthy mind shifts to powerfully create the reality they …
As a psychotherapist and relationship coach, I really enjoy helping my clients increase their self-confidence. A sense of confidence opens up new doors and new beginnings. Operating on an “I can handle this” and “a glass half-full” mentality makes everything better, especially during the ebbs and flows of dating and relationships. Your self-confidence is crucial …