Talking to your teenagers can be one of the most challenging experiences in your adult life. Even the most level-headed of parents can find themselves in a rage after trying to get their teen to do even the simplest of tasks. Here are some ground rules you can use when talking to your teen. You are not their friend – Though they seem emotionally mature and ready to take on the stressors of the world, they are not and cannot. Their world is full of it’s own complexity and we, as their parents, cannot share our burdens with them. You are the adult in the room – Though teens can make us seethe w ..read more

Finding a good mental health care provider can be complicated. It’s often hard enough to just find anyone, let alone someone whom you feel you can trust. Finding someone good can take a little time and effort, but that is time well spent! Here are some recommendations I’ve made to people seeking care. 1) Use search engines We live in an incredible time where you can find almost anything you need on the internet. Mental health practitioners are no exception to that. Sites like psychologytoday.com, zencare.com, zocdocs.com and even rating services like vitals.com and healthgrades.com can help y ..read more

A big part of helping people with anxiety is identifying some things that they might be eating or drinking that can make them feel anxious. Here are some things you might be eating and drinking that can make your anxiety worse! Low hanging fruit: 1) Anything with caffeine – I live for my morning cup of joe, but for people suffering from anxiety it can be the cause of a lot of unnecessary anxiety. Coffee, green and black teas and sodas are just the tip of the iceberg, you’d be surprised to know how many things have caffeine in them. Anything with green tea extract (think mochi ice cream), choc ..read more

With the holiday season clearly in sight, many of my patients are asking about how they can naturally reduce their anxiety in anticipation of all the stress it can bring. Here are some tips and tricks I’ve shared with them that can naturally reduce their stress. 1) Nature’s beauty Study after study has shown that time spent in nature reduces stress and improves resilience. Find a quiet place under the trees or by any body of water and you will find the day feeling a whole lot better! 2) While you’re out enjoying nature… If you are able to move your body, your body will love you! Exercise of a ..read more