Reflections
These posts don’t come from a textbook. They come from real life — and usually from the places you’d least expect to find a therapy lesson.
You’re welcome to browse, linger, or move on — whatever feels right. Some posts may resonate more than others. There’s no need to read them in order or take anything as instruction. Consider this space an invitation to reflect, if and when it feels useful.
If these reflections resonate and you’re curious about working together, learn more about how I can help.
Stories & Reflections
Short, story-driven posts connecting everyday moments to what happens in the therapy room.
F-150
It was a basic, metallic green, ’83 Ford F-150. A 4 speed standard shift 4×4 with a small carbureted V8.
Love Shouldn’t Be This Hard
“Love shouldn’t take effort,” she assertively stated in that first couples session. It was the same comment he has heard
Alone
There is something most of us spend a lifetime searching for without always being able to name it. Not success,
Fuel
A few years back I was driving a Budget moving truck cross-country from CA to NY. I looked down at
Deep Dives
Longer reads exploring clinical ideas and what actually drives change — written for anyone curious enough to go there.
The Blind Spot I Didn’t Expect: A Veteran Therapist’s Reflection
I was sitting in a large room with about two dozen other therapists. In front of us was a projector
What a Rip Current Taught Me About Being Overwhelmed
When you’re caught in something overwhelming—anxiety that won’t let up, depression that makes everything feel impossible, stress that’s got you
What Playing the Lottery Taught Me About Never Feeling Enough
The Powerball jackpot was hovering around $500 million. The old NY Lotto slogan echoed in my head: “Hey, you never
Can Couples Therapy Help If Only One Partner Wants It?
“You’re both wrong.” This is how I usually start my couples work after hearing from both partners. It’s a pretty
If something here resonated and you’re curious about working together, I’d be glad to hear from you.