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Understanding Complex Cases
I presented a complex case recently at the Anxiety and Depression Association of America that challenged my clinical skills, but more importantly, deeply affected the
March 31, 2019
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Education
Getting Started with a new Client? Focus on Empathy and Psycho education
I love the success stories my clients share with me. I feel joy seeing a client move from living a life painfully limited by anxiety
February 28, 2019
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Trust The Process: Helping Clients Overcome Anxiety
Trust The Process: Helping Clients Overcome Anxiety One of the first things I tell my client after I have educated them about the evidenced based
January 14, 2019
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The Treat in the Trick
It’s almost Halloween! My favorite holiday of the year – why? Because it’s not possible to be perfect on Halloween, and I embrace the imperfect.
October 23, 2018
Education
Restorative Yoga is a Gift in Many Ways
I recently attended a restorative yoga class. I had many reasons not to go due to the day/time of the class and the cost of
October 15, 2018
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Treatment Fatigue
I’m a CBT therapist. I believe in CBT therapy – I know it works. Yet some of our clients can’t make use of the good
September 6, 2018
Education
The Power of Sharing Your Fears: Words From a Sufferer
One of my clients wrote about the freedom she felt when she finally got the courage to share her OCD themes with her family. This
August 16, 2018
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How to Maintain Resilience: Do Something Challenging
I was recently visiting with my 82-year-old mother and she said she was surprised at how even the simplest things have become hard to do.
August 11, 2018
Education
Do Something Difficult – Get a Colonoscopy
When was the last time you did something difficult? Something that made you anxious? As a CBT therapist working with people suffering from anxiety and
July 9, 2018
Training
Dealing With Client Fears: Am I The Worst Case You Have Ever Seen?
Do you have clients who fear they are the worst case you have ever seen? How do you answer their question? What are they really
May 18, 2018
Education
Motivation vs. Procrastination
Are you a motivated person or do you find yourself procrastinating? Do you feel confident to help your clients with procrastination? I am lucky in
April 27, 2018
Education
ADAA Conference Washington DC 2018
Do you have something in your professional year that you look forward to? An event or training that you know will lift your spirits and
April 20, 2018
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