“The most strongly enforced of all known taboos is the taboo against knowing who or what you really are behind the…
Growing Up With No Restraints: The Toxic Mentality of Boys Will Be Boys
I grew up in a hyper-masculine culture in which I was expected to tow the line and accept the reality…
Blurred Lines: How Mental Illness and Mental Health are Closer Than You Believe and Why It Matters
I’ve had several discussions with people that I thought would be good to disclose here, as they’re pertinent to earlier…
All of the Words We Can’t Say: A Story of Domestic Violence
Trauma. What the hell is trauma? How does one define it and make sense of it? How do you live…
Our Missing Role Models
“One of the best ways to elevate your character is to emulate worthy role models.” – Epictetus When I meet…
In Defense of Shyness and Doubt
Self-esteem is a concept that I have my issues with, predominantly due to the fact that it’s externally dependent; but,…
Finding a Therapist: What You Need to Know
I’ve decided to write a blog post in the hope of helping people to find a psychotherapist that fits them…
Why I Still Won’t Report – My Story of Sexual Assault and Why I Can’t Share It
The following post was written by Anonymous; I praise her for her courage. Sexual assault is a topic that has been increasingly…
Love in Therapy
“Psychoanalysis is, in essence, a cure through love.” -Sigmund Freud in a letter to Carl Jung In a poignant and…
Defeating the Stigma of Mental Illness: How Our Relentless Ignorance Harms Those Who Need Our Help Most
There are few things in the world that bug me more than people calling my patients ‘crazy.’ Whenever I tell…
