Tag Archives: psychotherapy

How Do You Help a Loved One Get Into Counseling?

Depression | September 10, 2011

The advice is almost always the same: if you are suffering from depression, seek professional help from a counselor or therapist.  Over 15 million adults suffer from a major depressive disorder, and millions more suffer from bipolar disorders, psychotic disorders, … Continue reading →

Transcendental Meditation May Help Vets with PTSD

Therapy | August 19, 2011

What The Evidence Shows A recently study from Georgetown University Medical School suggests that Transcendental Meditation (TM) can reduce some of the symptoms of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). The study found that Transcendental Medication produces reductions in stress and depression, with … Continue reading →

Understanding PTSD through the Lens of 09/11

Therapy | August 18, 2011

PTSD is a terrifying, debilitating, and often isolating condition that is little understood among the population at large. In this blog, I would like to examine what is PTSD, why it is so often misunderstood and misdiagnosed, and what can … Continue reading →

Thinking about a Nose Job? You Might Want To Visit a Therapist First

Therapy | August 3, 2011

Seeking plastic surgery, especially a nose job, may be an indication of Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD), which, in essence, is an obsession or preoccupation with imagined or slight defects in appearance, causing significant impairment in relationship and occupational functioning. A typical … Continue reading →