Welcome to the beginning of autumn! Are we ready for leaves changing color and the sun dipping down earlier? Summer is coming to an end. Change is here, and I can almost hear myself citing Charlie Brown: “Good grief! When did that happen?” Although I…

Have you ever found yourself asking, “Am I living the life I truly want? How did I end up here? Is it too late to choose a different path?” After decades working as a psychologist, I can report many of my clients (and even myself)…

What nature can teach us about change, growth, and letting go For the past several weeks, a mated pair of dark-eyed Junco birds, built a nest in a strawberry plant outside my window. We watched them fly in and out, sit patiently over three tiny…

Anger is a tough one. For many of us, especially those in caregiving roles, it’s not something we feel comfortable expressing. So, we do what we’ve learned to do: push it down, tell ourselves it’s not a big deal, take the bitter pill and “suck…

In recent months, one pattern has become increasingly clear in my practice. More adult women are reaching out with a quiet, persistent question: “Is it possible this was missed?” They are often thoughtful, insightful, and self-aware. Many have spent years, sometimes decades, navigating anxiety, burnout,…

For many people, achieving work-life balance can be challenging. But for neurodivergent individuals or parents raising a child with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), that balance can feel especially complex. Daily life often includes navigating sensory needs, emotional regulation, therapy appointments, school coordination, and unexpected transitions—on…