Over the years, many people have come to me for help with their relationships. Time and time again, the core issues in their relationships revolve around poor communication. Here are 5 tips to make sure that you are communicating clearly and effectively with those important to you: Nail down your main points BEFORE you communicate!…

Whether you are approaching your due date or already have your new baby, this is a must-read! About 80% of new moms experience a case of the "baby blues" following the birth of a child. These "blues" tend to go away within a few weeks. However, 20% of women (and men) experience postpartum depression and/or…

During my initial conversations with clients, I often hear: "You are a social worker? But you are a therapist too? I don't really understand." So I thought I would explain a bit about what that "LCSW" after my name really means. First - yes - I am a social worker. Upon earning my Masters degree…