If twelve-step programs and traditional addiction therapy haven’t worked for your loved one, it may help you to hear about Dr. Gabor Maté’s theory of addiction–how and when addiction begins, and how we can best help people who are addicted to substances or behaviors.

Aka–The Three Dots of Doom…

Why do we love our smartphones? Control.

As in, it gives us control over our communication. We can take the time to craft a perfect response, or to change our plans at the last minute.

Why do we hate our smartphones? Control.

That is, lack of. As in, you are sitting and watching the three dots of doom (officially known as “the typing awareness indicator”) as they bounce around, promising a long and soulful response, and then…nothing.

The recent article in the New Yorker, Cat Person, by Kristen Roupenian, went viral almost as soon as it was published. Why is everyone talking about this? What does this story tell us about how we end up dating the wrong people, and why we are so devastated when we break up?

Why Gratitude Is Better Than Prozac!

As Thanksgiving approaches, many of us begin to contemplate the things for which we are grateful. Many families have traditions of sharing their thoughts at the table, and none of us wants to be caught short. But what are the benefits of having “An Attitude of Gratitude” all year long?

Stress and anxiety are two of the top reasons that people come to me for therapy. The current political climate has been adding to the emotional burden, and many of us fear for the future of our country, our children, and our planet. Many families are divided across political lines or have complex ideological differences.