I recently listened to Under Pressure, the song by David Bowie and Queen, and it dawned on me how accurately it depicts the feeling of…
Finding Myself, with Russell Brand
Standing in line at Starbucks, I glanced at a guy sitting near the window and did a double-take: Holy cow! It was actor/comedian Russell Brand.…
Living a Values-based Life
Did you know that examining your values can change your life? In recent years, mental health practitioners have become increasingly aware of the importance of…
Five Things Your Therapist Wants You to Know before Your First Counseling Session
Almost everyone knows someone who has been in counseling, but that doesn’t mean they’ve talked openly about what the experience was like. If you’ve never…
Forgiveness, Part 1: Forgiving Others
Love and forgiveness is not for the fainthearted.—Meher Baba What is forgiveness? The formal definition of forgive is to stop feeling angry or resentful toward…
The Opportunity of Discomfort
Thinking we can find lasting pleasure and avoid pain is what keeps us miserable, caught in a hopeless cycle of suffering–Pema Chödrön, When Things Fall…
Getting Unstuck
Have you ever had the thought, “I feel stuck”? If you haven’t, consider yourself lucky. This is a very familiar and common feeling for a…
Making It Through Your First Breakup
I remember sitting in my office one evening as a young woman told me about her recent breakup. She said, “He is the one who…
How to Identify Passive-Aggressive Behavior
By Marilee Feldman, LCPC, CADC Most people who come to me for counseling—whether it’s for anxiety, depression, relationship concerns, substance abuse, or stress management—are on…
Coping with the Reality of Chronic Pain
Do you feel that your chronic pain rules your life? Are you having trouble adjusting to the limitations of your pain? You are not alone.…
The Pause: Hope for Unrelenting Busyness
When Sue came to see me for counseling, she was under great stress. There were too many tasks to accomplish, places to go, and people…
Turning Life’s Detours into Opportunities
Driving down interstate 90, thinking about getting to my destination at a decent hour, my excitement for the night’s plans suddenly came to a stop.…
