Culture, Family Therapy, Individual Therapy, Men, Relationships, Women
Cultural differences play a crucial role in defining what is considered normal versus abnormal. I am writing this blog to target the Hispanic community. As a Latin woman, I have dealt with consolidating varying, often conflicting, perceptions of mental illness as defined in the Hispanic...
Individual Therapy, Men, Relationships, Sex Therapy, Women
Every day we are faced with the reality of being single, in a relationship, married, divorced, or “it’s complicated.” Relationships as a whole have seemed to become more difficult as the years have progressed. Consequently many questions arise when you meet someone. Is the physical...
Addiction, Alcohol, Family Therapy, Individual Therapy
I have had various patients in my practice that have raised the dreaded question of “Am I an alcoholic? Can I stop on my own?” this question is quickly followed by “No! My problem is not that serious!” I decided to write this blog after...
Individual Therapy, Relationships, Sex Therapy, Women
Many women are searching for romantic relationships that provide love, acceptance, respect, desire, emotional security, passion and intimacy, and understanding. These are building blocks of what is perceived as a “healthy” relationship. Why then, do women everywhere, choose to stay in relationships that no longer...
Individual Therapy, Mindfulness, Relationships
What does my therapist mean when she tells me to be “mindful”?
