Truth telling is fraught with responsibility, will hurt some, acknowledges our limitations and inefficiencies, but is integral to life’s meaning and purpose.

Loss and struggle, while difficult to traverse, is also the ground for growth, transformation and a life filled with more meaning and purpose. Sometimes just knowing there’s something waiting for us on the other side can make the journey more bearable.

I have yet to meet someone in my private practice or personal life who said they were not honest.  I think most everyone says they’re an honest person.  But, my observation is that most of us are honest when it’s convenient for us… when it serves us and helps us feel better about who we […]

At the beginning of any new year, many people are making resolutions for self-improvement. Working with a therapist can be an extremely effective way to help prioritize and meet your goals for the new year.  Most people consider the immediate gain and success they hope to achieve but often don’t consider the unintended benefits that […]

Sylvia Flanagan, MFT writes about the effects of our relationship with time and poor time management.