We lost a member of our family last year. It was terrible and tragic, as these things are. We remember him and feel sad every day when thinking about the hole his loss has left in our hearts and our lives and in the lives of the people who loved him, admired him, and reliedContinue reading “The Bad Trip”
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Why Disney?
A spoonful of sugar helps the medicine go down. Mary Poppins Disney is the spoonful of sugar that allowed me to begin a self care journey. It allowed me to take my mind off of the difficulty of learning to run and gave me something to look forward to. I plan Disney trips for myContinue reading “Why Disney?”
Uncertainty
“Uncertainty is an uncomfortable position. But certainty is an absurd one.” Voltaire I have never liked roller coasters. On my first visit to Disney World, my parents and I waited for 2 hours to ride Space Mountain. I was around 10. I stood there, palms sweaty, heart beat racing. Ready to ride. Completely terrified. WhenContinue reading “Uncertainty”
The Big Promise
Personally, I am highly motivated by fear and shame. As a therapist, this is hard to admit because everyone has ideas that we should be motivated by positive things, but for me – fear and shame seem to work. I learned this about myself a few years ago when a friend suggested that we runContinue reading “The Big Promise”
Who Am I?
I am a therapist specializing in helping people who feel out of control of their emotions and lives. I work with them to identify their values and goals. I am also a recovered corporate lawyer who could not get far enough away from Big Law fast enough. I am also a runner and a loverContinue reading “Who Am I?”
