Rejection and Failure: How We Learn and Can Unlearn to Be Afraid of Them

One of the major reasons why people come to see me for treatment is to help them overcome their fears … More

Dear Men, Vulnerability is Necessary for Your Mental Health (Revised)

Most of us were saddened this past week to hear the news of Anthony Bourdain’s passing, not only because he … More

The Freedom of Logic: How Changing the Way You Think Can Make You Independent

“Findings from a multitude of research literatures converge on a single point: People are credulous creatures who find it very … More

How to Become Confident and Get Laid: The Self-Help Industry’s Perpetuation of the Disingenuous Man

I consistently find myself falling into the trap of evaluating other men based on the usual, and outdated, concept of … More

Barriers to Love and Intimacy

Have you ever found yourself in the midst of a passionate love affair, wanting to spend each minute and every … More

The Trap of the Self-Assured Don Juan

Why The Kind and Confident Don Juan You’re Looking For Doesn’t Exist “Fake it til you make it” is a … More

Me vs Me – A Poem about My Internal Struggle of Opposites

The eternal struggle resides Within a place deep down inside Two characters at odds, with much to say One and … More

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 … More

Big Black Hole – A Poem about Depression

Big black hole You’re the only one I truly know And as I yearn for life’s glow You continue to … More

The Toxicity of Both Positive and Negative Thinking

A prominent theme in pop psychology is the notion of positive thinking and its purported health benefits. We’re told that … More