Trauma and Toxic Masculinity

Culture and trauma can synthesize into an obsession with hyper-masculinity. Whether it’s Tony Soprano, any of James Cagney’s early portrayals, … More

The Drama of the Gifted Child

Imagine living a life wherein unless it reached its full potential, you would die disgusted by its existence. I’ve put … More

Perfectionists view their worlds in absolutes. Their sense of morality and their expectations apply to all environments, all of the … More

We love fighting demons. And nowhere is that more apparent than in the current geo-political sphere. Some of us fight … More

People don’t need others to reason for them; but, often, they need someone to reason with them. Individualism permeates psychotherapy … More

Some of us live in the world of Platonic forms. The ancient Greek philosopher Plato believed that the world of … More

You can’t evade the profound uncertainty of love, and, more importantly, of life. Those with avoidant personalities fall into two … More

My rigidity is a gift and a curse. On the one hand, I’m determined; on the hand, I’m quite stubborn. … More

Trauma begets rage, and rage veils vulnerability. Many view sympathy with scorn, refusing to be cast under its spotlight. Therapists … More

There is no why to suffering, only a how. How did it affect you? How did it change your outlook, … More