When it comes to taking control of your life, there’s no time like the present. However, March 30th is a day specifically set aside for regaining control of your life and getting rid of the things that create stress. No matter where you are at in life or what struggles you may be facing, it […]

When you think of someone with anxiety, what comes to mind? If you’re like most people, you picture someone with tight fists, someone who is closed off to the world, someone who is unable to cope with reality because they are crippled with an overwhelming sense of nervousness and anxiety. This vision is sometimes accurate, […]

Largely misunderstood for many years, mental illness was predominantly swept under the rug. When it was discussed, it was only whispered about in hushed tones. Today, more people are beginning to realize the importance of confronting mental illness head on so that steps to recovery can be taken, but unfortunately there is still a lot […]

Are you stressed? According to the American Psychological Association, 47% of all Americans (and more than 50% of working adults) say that they are concerned with the amount of stress in their lives. I believe that stress is one of the fastest growing chronic conditions in America, and steps should be taken immediately if we are to […]

Many of us feel somewhat out of control in today’s busy, fast-paced, hectic world. We constantly rush from one obligatory activity to the next, all the while wondering how in the world we are supposed to get everything done on time. In fact, stress is the most common chronic condition Americans face (and it’s easy […]

All across the United States (and in several other countries as well), some men and women are starving themselves. Other men and women are bingeing to the point of becoming sick. Still others are becoming so fixated on eating “healthy” that they are denying their bodies the nutrition that comes from a balanced, well-rounded diet. The possible reasons […]

It doesn’t matter if you and your partner have been together for six months or six years – marriage is a big step and not one that should be taken lightly. You and your partner are preparing to (hopefully) spend the rest of your lives together; shouldn’t you do everything you can to set your […]

When many people think of therapy, they think of crazy people with severe mental instabilities or emotional imbalances. As a result, there is a social stigma surrounding mental health therapy all across the United States. I find this to be both incredibly unfortunate and drastically unnecessary, as the truth is that many “normal” and “sane” […]

For many years, mental illness has been surrounded by social stigma. Those with diagnosable mental illnesses often feel judged and ashamed to admit or discuss their challenges with others – sometimes not even their closest friends and family members. Fortunately, the balance is now beginning to tip. Increasing emphasis is being placed on understanding, accepting, […]

While no recently engaged or newlywed couple wants to think that their marriage will fail, the divorce rate in the United States continues to hover around 50%. With so much emphasis placed on the division of assets and custody during a divorce, the emotional trauma that divorce brings sometimes gets pushed to the back burner. […]

When you think of a beautiful person, what comes to mind? Many of our thoughts wander towards images of slender women with perfect hair and muscular men with narrow hips. We fail to take into account that beauty comes in many different shapes and sizes. As your trusted therapist in Michigan, I want to remind you […]

How many times has someone suggested that you “take a deep breath”? It’s not simply a concerned friend or family member’s way of saying that you need to calm down. Deep breathing actually has immense physical and mental benefits – and the best part is, it’s free and easy to do any time of day […]