The formal study of human behavior dates back more than 2000 years to the Greek philosophers Plato and Aristotle.  Plato conceived that the brain was the means of the mental process, where Aristotle believed that the heart was at the center of the psyche.  In the late 1700’s through the early 1900’s the study of [...]

It is quite common, particularly when we are young that experiences and feelings we have to deal with are just too much.  We become overwhelmed and our mind attempts to lessen the ill affects with various techniques, in order to protect us from harm. In the protection process, the mind obstructs some or all of [...]

Over the next four posts I will answer some basic questions you might have about psychotherapy, from my own perspective, as a Client-Centered and Body-Centered Psychotherapist.  First of all, here is my answer to a question many, many people may not know or may be confused about. What is Psychotherapy? Whether you’re considering individual, couples [...]

So here are a few very simple, yet very powerful grounding techniques. You can do them anytime during your day.  No need to set aside special time.  You can do them when you have some time to fill, or are riding on the bus or at work. The first few times you try, you may [...]

In my approach, the first step towards healing the hurts and predicaments that block us from realizing our enormous potential for feeling inspired, joyful and fulfilled is to see the world as it actually is.  To do this we have to have our feet firmly planted on the floor – we have to be grounded. [...]