I initiated a brief survey of a small sample of men regarding their views on medical and mental health issues. I was surprised to find …
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Taking Care of Business: Men’s Mental Health Part 1
Coral Gables Counseling Center - Wednesday, June 08, 2022
Let’s Talk About Anxiety
Coral Gables Counseling Center - Wednesday, May 04, 2022
The most commonly diagnosed mental health disorder in the U.S. is anxiety; and a close second is depression. Both disorders are misunderstood not only by …
Reflection
Coral Gables Counseling Center - Wednesday, December 08, 2021
As we come to the end of another year, it is beneficial to review the recent past. Personally, I am better off at the end …
My Work Anniversary Story
Coral Gables Counseling Center - Wednesday, November 10, 2021
Ten years ago this month, I was lucky enough to start working at Coral Gables Counseling Center (CGCC) — and I’ve never looked back. I …
Dealing With Client Termination in Therapy
Coral Gables Counseling Center - Wednesday, May 05, 2021
I had the opportunity to advise a colleague on how to terminate therapy for one of her clients. This particular case was sensitive and complex. …
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Mindful Living
Coral Gables Counseling Center - Wednesday, March 03, 2021
When I hear the word “mindful,” I immediately think of mindfulness — the practice of being present and being aware by sitting still and focusing …
Mind, Body and Spirit
Coral Gables Counseling Center - Wednesday, February 03, 2021
Many times I discuss with clients developing a self-care routine. You would be surprised how many people have difficulty with this. When describing themselves or …
Working with Emotional Support Animals
Coral Gables Counseling Center - Wednesday, October 07, 2020
A few years ago I treated a client with Complex PTSD. She had suffered for the majority of her childhood from physical, psychological, and emotional …
Creating Certainty in Uncertain Times
Coral Gables Counseling Center - Wednesday, June 17, 2020
The world is a very uncertain place right now. There is less predictability about basic life issues such as employment, education, food, and shelter. It is a …
How to Prevent Anxiety in the Time of Corona
Coral Gables Counseling Center - Wednesday, April 08, 2020
I woke up this morning feeling much better than I did yesterday. I felt a new sense of relief and control. These feelings elude me …
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Making Lemonade out of Lemons
Coral Gables Counseling Center - Wednesday, March 18, 2020
I was thinking today of how many times I’ve wanted to have some time to just be home: to clean out my closets, organize my …
Is a New You Really Necessary?
Coral Gables Counseling Center - Wednesday, January 22, 2020
Certified EMDR Therapist Happy New Year! How many times are we all going to hear and say that? Worse yet — How many New Years’ …
Loving Yourself and Others
Coral Gables Counseling Center - Wednesday, February 27, 2019
Certified EMDR Therapist When I was asked to write this blog it gave me pause. I thought a lot of people don’t love themselves, and …
Women and Stress — Impact and Intervention
Coral Gables Counseling Center - Wednesday, October 03, 2018
When I was thinking about writing this blog about women’s health, I thought of so many different issues impacting women. All of those issues always …
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Back to School for the Adult You
Coral Gables Counseling Center - Wednesday, August 01, 2018
Certified EMDR Therapist In my last blog, “Parenting your college age child,” I spoke about how to shift your parenting style when your child goes …
Parenting: The College Age Years
Coral Gables Counseling Center - Wednesday, July 18, 2018
Certified EMDR Therapist Many articles are written with the focus on parenting young children or adolescents; however, there seems to be a void of information …
Major Depression in Adolescence: Suicide Prevention
Coral Gables Counseling Center - Friday, May 25, 2018
Certified EMDR Therapist Suicide is the third leading cause of death among persons aged 10-14 and the second among persons aged 15-34 years. A precedent …
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Post Traumatic Stress Disorder — What Is It?
Coral Gables Counseling Center - Thursday, April 05, 2018
Before I became a therapist I heard the term PTSD used and I connected it to the military or war veterans. Also, I didn’t really …
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Recognizing PTSD Symptoms
Coral Gables Counseling Center - Wednesday, October 11, 2017
Certified EMDR Therapist In light of the recent natural disasters, terrorist attacks and unforeseen attacks on the public by mentally unstable individuals, I’d like to …
Parenting: Meeting the Challenge
Coral Gables Counseling Center - Wednesday, July 12, 2017
Many parents ask me: “Am I a good parent?”; “Am I doing it right?” The answer is: “You’re doing the best you can with what …
Too much or Too little Self-Esteem: The Balancing Act
Coral Gables Counseling Center - Wednesday, February 15, 2017
February is designated as the month of love. When I think of love, I automatically think of all the people that I love and …
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To Feel Or Not to Feel
Coral Gables Counseling Center - Tuesday, October 06, 2015
Many people that come to therapy are terrified of feeling. They suffer from anxiety and/or depression. When we finally identify the root of their present …
EMDR – A Brief Overview
Coral Gables Counseling Center - Wednesday, April 29, 2015
EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing) is a “science-validated approach” that gives people a new perspective and understanding of their past experiences, traumas and phobias. The …
