It’s natural to experience anxiety over the things we cannot control. Are you afraid of staying single forever? Are you struggling to feel hopeful about your future? Is your anxiety triggered by uncertainty? Being single can make you feel that your life is being put on hold. You may be advancing your career or education,...
Pregnancy brings one of the most dramatic and beautiful changes in your life. Still, even for the generally confident woman, pregnancy can induce an almost debilitating anxiety. For many women, including successful professional women, pregnancy can introduce many new fears and worries. Emotions can get overwhelming It’s normal for pregnancy to stir up many different emotions, like...
Infertility can put a devastating strain on your emotional well-being, relationships, and self- image. Navigating the uncertain outcomes of fertility treatments, serious decision-making, and overwhelming side effects to treatments, is incredibly stressful. As a psychologist, I cannot take away the source of the pain, but I can provide support and help you manage the emotional...
Depression is a persistent sadness that can interfere with your ability to do everyday activities. Eating breakfast, paying the bills, or taking a shower can feel exhausting. You may be eating and sleeping excessively, or finding it really hard to do either. Recognizing the symptoms Recognizing the symptoms of depression is the first step. How many...
Working and living in the city offers so many career opportunities and so many cultural experiences. Unfortunately, there are also some downsides to city life. One of the downsides can be feeling lonely. While it would seem that living in the most vibrant metropolis would be the best place to avoid loneliness, the reality may...
Are you bored or unhappy at work? If you are at the beginning of your career, choosing from the many paths that you could take can be daunting. In therapy with me, you can get help selecting which path is correct for you. Why am I unhappy at work? Newcomers to the job market have...
Are you or somebody that you love suffering from postpartum depression? We all expect the birth of a baby to trigger powerful feelings of excitement and joy, as well as fear and anxiety. Many new moms also experience postpartum baby blues. It is not uncommon to experience mood swings, crying spells, anxiety and difficulty sleeping...
Are you anxious about new changes to your career and home life after your baby is born? Are you expecting another baby and want to be better armored against anxiety, prenatal stress, and postpartum depression? Many mothers-to-be experience stress, anxiety, depression, and other emotional difficulties, and I am here to help. I am a licensed...
Experiencing occasional anxiety is a normal part of life. If you’re struggling with keeping feelings of anxiety and panic from interfering with your daily activities, however, it may be time to reach out and get help. Ask yourself if any of these questions sound familiar: Do you have anxious thoughts that prevent you from sleeping?...
Postpartum depression isn’t always postpartum. For some women, depression often begins during pregnancy (maternal depression). For other women, postpartum depression can begin as long as a year after birth. A recent study in The Lancet shows that the onset of depression and the nature of depression is widely variable. According to The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual...