• Improving Communication

    Improving Communication

    My approach toward handling conflict between a couple is to help them build an effective way to communicate and resolve a conflict rather than responding to each other in a reactive manner that can weaken or destroy their relationship. As part of the therapy process I observe how a couple communicates to one another about…

  • What is Holistic Care

    What is Holistic Care

    When seeking out treatment from any licensed mental health care provider such as a – psychologist, psychiatrist, counselor, or social worker some may advertise that they provide holistic (sometimes also known as wholistic) care.   What do they mean by this?  You need to carefully discern what their specific beliefs and practices are and how…

  • Diagnosing ADHD and Alternatives toward Treatment

    Diagnosing ADHD and Alternatives toward Treatment

    There are alternative ways to treat ADHD symptoms. Over my years of practice as a psychologist I have clearly observed the number of children that have been diagnosed with ADHD has increased.  On many occasions this is a result of a misdiagnosis that has been given because a parent’s or a teacher’s concerns about a…