Who am I, Really?

Have you ever asked yourself that question? If you reached 40+ years, chances are you have. Who am I and why am I here? Maybe you have even read the classic Man’s Search for Meaning by Victor Frankl. In this book, Dr. Frankl described his experiences inside the Nazi...

Couples Were Sent to Me

When I started my studies as a psychotherapist many moons ago, I did not feel drawn to work with couples for three reasons: Couples therapy has a bad reputation for not working. Who wants to work with conflict? My own relationship was far from perfect, so who am I to...

Why I Became Obsessed with the Gottmans

The Gottman Method of Couple Counselling is the type of counselling I was trained in and, frankly, fell in love with. The photo above was from a workshop I attended in Seattle on the topic of Couples and Addiction Recovery many moons ago. I attended numerous...

What to Keep in Mind when Searching for a Therapist?

I often get asked the question, if I am searching for a therapist, what is the most important thing to keep in mind? Here is my advice. There is no ‘one most important thing.’ I could tell you that connection is the most important thing, but being deeply connected may...

The Most Important Decision of your Life.

Personally, I feel this is the most important decision of your life. The ripple effects are immense, to say the least. Your future DNA, your legacy, and your heritage are dictated by this decision. That is, if you choose to have children – but for purposes of...