Friendship
Last week I was talking with a close friend. As usual, we covered a wide range of subjects. He brought up the subject of Friendship and [...]
But I’ll get hurt
Have you ever met anyone whose heart had never been broken? Me neither. And yet, some people are terrified to date, socialize or fall in [...]
Empowerment, Resiliency and Collaboration
Well, it’s March now, not even two months into the Trump administration, and I still hear comments like this from my clients: “I have stopped [...]
Considering becoming a parent? Read this:
Two of my friends – a lesbian couple – recently had a child. Another friend of mine – a bisexual woman – adopted a teenager [...]
Spiritual or religious? What’s the difference?
As a psychotherapist, I know that psychology can only take you so far. It can’t answer questions like: “Why am I here?” or “Is there [...]
How To Forgive
In this column, I'd like to talk about the men and women who've hurt us, broke our hearts or “done us wrong” and offer you [...]
Are you Type A, B, C or D?
Haven’t you heard people say, “Oh, I’m such a Type A personality” or “You’re such a Type B person”? High-achieving folks often brag how Type [...]
The mind-body connection in psychotherapy
It's really trendy to talk about the mind-body connection these days. But, what does that really mean? Sure, it sounds good, but how do you [...]
The Joys of Self Love
I have clients who tell me that it’s painful for them to walk down University Avenue in Hillcrest and see all those happy couples. “It [...]
The 7 Kinds of Love (Plus One More)
photo by Youngjun-Koo for nymag.com Lots of people talk about love, sing about love and write about love, but haven't you ever wondered: [...]
Total Twink Fixation
Dear Michael: I have this incredible crush on a guy from my gym. He is one of the most gorgeous guys in town. I am [...]
Why Plastic Surgery is Never Enough
photo courtesy of vogue paris I was inspired to write this column after recently seeing an ad in a very trendy magazine. The [...]