By Marilee Feldman, LCPC, CADC When someone dies, it is clear we have suffered a loss and are grieving. Our feelings of sadness are apparent…
The Most Essential To-Do before Saying “I Do”
A lot of details go into wedding planning. As the day draws near, weekends are spent checking off the to-do list of things that will…
Horrific Thoughts: A Common Form of OCD
By Marilee Feldman, LCPC, CADC Most people have heard of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). It’s become trendy to say, “I’m so OCD,” which is insulting to…
The Little Pink Pill for Women: Worth Taking, or Not?
Last summer, the US Food and Drug Administration approved a non-hormonal therapy named Addyi (aka flibanserin, the “little pink pill,” or the “female Viagra”) for…
Running East: The Four Tasks of Grief and Loss
“The quickest way for anyone to reach the sun and the light of day is not to run west, chasing after the setting sun, but…
Are You Really Listening?
It may be surprising to learn that listening doesn’t come naturally and is a lot tougher than we realize. Hearing the words being spoken—versus actively…
Pursuer-Distancer Dynamics in Relationships
By Marilee Feldman, LCPC, CADC Have you noticed in your relationship that you have pursuer-distancer dynamics, that is, one person typically pursues connection, and the…
Overcoming Resentment
By Marilee Feldman, LCPC, CADC “Resentments are like drinking poison and expecting the other person to die.” You’ve probably heard the adage before, but since…
Childhood Emotional Neglect: When Struggles Come from What Didn’t Happen
By Marilee Feldman, LCPC, CADC Anxiety, depression and addiction are the most common mental health issues. But many struggle much of their lives feeling inadequate,…
Healthy People Have Hobbies and Interests
That’s right! Healthy people do have hobbies. It’s really true that if you aren’t spending time investing in yourself, doing things that bring you relaxation…
The Importance of Boundaries in Our Lives
By Marilee Feldman, LCPC, CADC Whether you’ve been in therapy or not, you’ve likely heard people talk about boundaries, which are critically important to our…
How to Increase Your Fondness for Your Partner
Maybe you’ve noticed how you and your spouse don’t have fun or interact in the same way you did when you were dating or first…
