Self-Esteem and Sex Addiction: How Men Use Pornography and Womanizing to Feel Good about Themselves

I frequently write blog posts about the effects of our beliefs on our thoughts, feelings, and actions, exploring the links … More

Becoming One’s Own Mother and Father: The Difficulty of Growing Up

The most challenging aspect of individuation, of growing up, is the groundlessness breadth our feet, the fact that the universe, … More

Freedom to Change: Examining the Extreme Perspectives of Mental Illness

Existential therapists frequently encounter the ultimate questions of freedom and change, deliberating on how much of each is actually possible. … More

Body Positivity: How Our Culture Makes It Impossible for Us to Love Ourselves

The other day, I watched, what for some reason was the highly controversial film, I Feel Pretty. I liked it … More

The Girl in the Red Dress – A Poem about Beauty and Loss

In a room, she walked in with an assertive gait The woman in a red dress, whose eyes radiate Who … More

Mental Illness Is More Than a Brain Disorder (Updated w/ New Information)

Why We Need a More Nuanced Understanding of Mental Health The biological model of psychiatry is the dominant model of … More

You’re Going to Die, and, Yes, You’re Still Special

In my first blog post, I discussed death and how its acceptance can foster a better life. In this post, … More

A Thought Experiment to Deal with Jealousy

In a highly competitive environment, we tend to struggle with self-esteem. We compare ourselves to one another, fostering resentment and … More

Growing Up with the Heartbreak Kid – A Tribute to Shawn Michaels

“Whether you love Shawn Michaels or you hate him, it’s really irrelevant; he’s a magnificent athlete, with a tremendous fighting … More

The Need for Self-Compassion (Revised)

Self-Esteem vs Self-Compassion The idea of self-esteem gained prominence in the 80’s. It encompassed a great need to get children … More