Why Being Vegan is Good for Your Mental Health

On this Meatless Monday, I have decided to dedicate a blog post to the mental health benefits of going/being vegan. I was inspired yesterday after meeting with the No-Meat Athlete group here in Fort Lauderdale for a 5k run and breakfast outing. Personally, I have been a vegan for over five years, after reading the infamous book, Skinny Bitch. Since then, I have dedicated one of my life’s purposes to being vegan. After giving some thought to the people I spent yesterday morning with, as well as examining the people in my life that are currently vegan, I decided to… Continue Reading This Article

The biggest factor in therapy is YOU!

I got a call from an old client recently and it was about therapy. I accidentally scheduled an appointment for him through my online system and he was calling to let me know. We chatted briefly and he reported that he is doing much better than when he came in to see me. He was experiencing debilitating symptoms at the time and despite previous attempts at treatment, medication and current therapy with me, his symptoms just weren’t lifting. He suddenly called me one day and dropped out of treatment. And for me, that is where our story ended, or so… Continue Reading This Article

Holidays Blues Got You Down and You’re Feeling Depressed?

There is such a mixture of feelings, including depression, when it comes to the holiday season. On one hand, you have all of the holiday spirit and joy. The feelings you get when you give and relieve presents or find the perfect gift for someone. Personally, I can’t help but sing along whenever Rudolph the Red Nose Reindeer comes on and it brings me straight back to my childhood and singing Christmas carols with Girl Scouts at the mall. But, there are the other feelings that can come up. Dread about seeing long lost family members or worry about where… Continue Reading This Article

Living Your Dream through Purpose and Passion

You’re here because you want to find your purpose and passion.  So you want to live your dream but don’t know where to start? The place you start is right here and right now. It’s about making a decision to live your life in a way that brings you happiness and passion. One thing I often hear from people is that they don’t know what their dream is so they are comfortable in the space they are in. If you love the idea of living your dream, then start today. Grab a journal, paper, your phone or anything to put… Continue Reading This Article

Five Ways to be Connected During the Holidays

Early today I was talking to a friend about tv shows and he was trying to convince me to start watching some new series since the holidays are coming up and I’ll have the time. This year alone I caught up on Game of Thrones, Walking Dead and Scandal. I gently shared that the only thing I want to watch over the next several weeks is Christmas movies! That statement reminded me how close the holiday season is and I decided to write a post about the holidays to kick-off the season. Below are my recommendations on how to make… Continue Reading This Article

My Top Ten Recommendations for Starting a Private Practice

Starting a private practice

Starting a private practice is totally doable and you can begin today! Find your niche This is my number one recommendation. What population do you love to work with? What are your specialties in? The more specific you are, the more you are going to attract those types of clients with those specific issues. Worried about being too narrow? Let go of that limiting belief and follow your passion. Here are some suggestions: anxiety treatment for teenagers going to college in the fall or newly married couples dealing with infidelity issues. You will get calls for all type of clients… Continue Reading This Article

Top Ten Things I Recommend To Therapy Clients

When a new client comes to see me, there’s a good chance I am going to recommend most, if not all, of these “things” to do in order to help facilitate their healing. If you are interested in getting a jump start on treatment or furthering your progress in therapy, then this list is for you. Exercise I dedicated a whole blog post on this in the past. It’s a must do for people suffering from anxiety and depression. Exercise is a natural anti-depressant. Getting in touch with your body is an important aspect of holistic treatment. What kind of… Continue Reading This Article

Surviving Defiant Children While Keeping Your Power

Having defiant children can feel like you are losing all of your power, especially if you are engaging in power struggle and find yourself giving in or walking away as the “victor” but not feeling good about the interaction. Every parent wants to feel in control with their children but sometimes they make it difficult to be the empowered parent you always wanted to be. Here are five tips for you to disengage in power struggle with your toddler. Negotiate to achieve Win/Win During conflict with defiant children, one side is attempting to get their way or assert their desire over… Continue Reading This Article

Thinking of Breaking Up?

When considering breaking up with someone, here are four things to think about: Do you still get butterflies? When you look at his picture or think back to a special date, do you get those familiar feelings in your body affectionately known as “butterflies”? When we still care deeply about someone, there is always that feeling, even if it was been turned off due to problems in the relationship. If you still blush when you think back to a stolen kiss or laugh at a recent inside joke, there is still some spark and it just might be the right… Continue Reading This Article

How Doing My Work Made Me a Better Davie Therapist

Pembroke Pines Therapists

Three years ago my life looked very different than it does today in terms of me being a Davie therapist and a regular person. I was working at a job that was fulfilling; however it was very stressful. I was working with mentally ill teenage girls. They were emotional, they were sick and they were demanding. Back then, I didn’t know how to set boundaries and I certainly wanted to “save” them all. It was during that time that I decided that this therapist needed a Davie therapist. Luckily, I found a woman who has been a change catalyst in… Continue Reading This Article