Are you enough? Are you worthy? This seems to be the question of our time. So many of us struggle with worthiness and feel that we are not thin enough, smart enough, beautiful enough, rich enough and the list goes on an on. Do you believe that you are enough or do you constantly hear an inner ...read more
Do you have a mean little voice in your head?
Happy Father’s Day! Perhaps this holiday brings up amazing memories of your dad but it can also certainly bring up negative memories as well. Father’s Day and Mother’s Day can often be a day of pain for many people. I love both days because I had loving parents and I’m grateful they are both ...read more
What a night in San Francisco!
An impactful time in San Francisco this past weekend Many of us have been influenced deeply by the suicide, or an attempt, of someone we love. The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention has the goal to reduce this tragedy through the Out of the Darkness Overnight Walks. Around 1,500 people ...read more
One night, One goal, Stop Suicide
Are you tired of me talking about suicide prevention? I’m not tired of talking about it because I know people who have lost their loved ones to suicide and it is the most painful event that can occur in anyone’s life. I will never stop talking about it because I desperately want to see the ...read more
Ground yourself with gratitude
Ever had difficulty being in the moment and noticing the now? Wow, this topic is my all time favorite because I believe that my biggest struggle in life has been developing a sense of peace with the present moment. As a person of faith, my relationship with God has been the single most effective ...read more
Is there an app for that?
Did you forget again?! Imagine yourself with the perfect list making tool...suddenly the dry cleaning gets picked up AND you remember to send your mom a birthday card so it gets there in time for her special day! Sound too good to be true? Read on... I’m kind of a to-do list geek. I love ...read more
The safest place in Petaluma, California
I have new digs in Petaluma, California (Sonoma County) Since I began my private practice in September 2015, my office has been at a local church in Petaluma (www.newlifepetaluma.org) who graciously let me use an office space. I will be forever grateful to this community for giving me the ...read more
What is EMDR? Is it the right therapy for me?
What the heck? Is this EMDR stuff like Hypnosis? This week I want to encourage you to watch my video that clearly explains EMDR or Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing. It’s not just for war induced PTSD This therapeutic technique was developed in the 1980s in response to the rise ...read more
Reduce Suicide Rate by 20% by 2025
Want to become a Night Walker? Unfortunately, as a therapist I have seen the devastating effects of suicide or attempted suicide on families and friends, such as the family of Emma that I mentioned in a previous post. However on June 8th, 2019, I am excited to be joining forces with thousands ...read more
Walking a Labyrinth – A New Way to Slow Down
I promise you won’t get lost! Walking a labyrinth may sound like a strange thing to do, but for me after my initial thoughts of “Oh my gosh, do I really want to waste my time walking around this thing?” Or, “Do I look totally silly following a path of rocks or lines on the ground?” I have found ...read more