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Don’t Let the Four Horsemen into Your Relationship!

October 1, 2019 by Marty

I’ve been working with a lot of couples lately. Two of my favorite researchers and clinicians that have done over three decades of amazing research on marriage are Drs. John & Julie Gottman. The Destroyers... Through their research they have determined four areas that can destroy a ...read more

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Check out what Bill Hader says about anxiety

September 22, 2019 by Marty

If you have read some of my previous blogs you will know that I talk about trauma and anxiety a lot. I recently came across this video from Bill Hader, beloved Saturday Night Live comedian and star of Barry on HBO. I really love Bill Hader as a comedian and actor. After seeing this video, I now ...read more

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Just ripped those suckers out!

September 18, 2019 by Marty

When I was younger and growing up in a small Texas town, I often got involved in beautification projects. In Cub Scouts I helped plant trees. In Junior High School I made benches in metal shop that were installed on the school property. I did this because my parents, now in their 80’s, were great ...read more

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It’s Not About the Nail!

September 9, 2019 by Marty

My last post was about an irritating little nail in my shoe and how it was a symbol of pain that, with a bit more self awareness, I could have taken care of easily. If you have not read that blog please click here to read it. Sometimes, we just really want another person to hear about our pain ...read more

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Ouch! That Really Hurts!

September 2, 2019 by Marty

One morning last week, I woke up with a sore lower back. I wake up every morning with the wonderful symptoms of Sciatica (sore lower back, glutes, hamstrings) which most likely comes from my job as a therapist where I do a lot of listening and a LOT of sitting on my bum. Not to worry, I usually ...read more

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Life is a roller coaster

August 19, 2019 by Marty

The Rollercoaster of Life This past week has been eventful for me, to say the least. My private practice is very full and active. I thoroughly enjoy what I do as a therapist because I consider it a rare privilege to be able to help people through often dark times in their lives. There is nothing ...read more

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What we need is love…

August 8, 2019 by Marty

So much has happened this last week and I'm overwhelmed with grief (particularly sadness and anger) for all of the victims of mass shootings in our country. Grieving is all about processing our feelings of shock, sadness, and anger after we experience loss. In times like this, I can get caught ...read more

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I am Opera Man

August 1, 2019 by Marty

Another life... For those of you who didn’t know, I spent my entire twenties pursuing a life in opera and musical theater. I studied at Cornish College of the Arts in Seattle and also in New York City while working for the Metropolitan Opera Guild. Eventually, I earned my masters in vocal ...read more

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3 Ways to Bust Anxiety in Your Life

July 24, 2019 by Marty

Did you know? According to the Anxiety and Depression Association of America, anxiety disorders are the most common mental illness in the United States. They go on to say that anxiety affects 18.1% of the population over 18 years old every year and even though anxiety is very treatable, only ...read more

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Change is inevitable, growth is optional

July 19, 2019 by Marty

Have you gone through any big changes in the past 5 years? Past 10 years? Have you switched jobs, moved to a new home or new city or new country? Have you had a health issue that you had to stop everything and focus on? Have you had a shift in a relationship? A transformation in your religious or ...read more

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