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Success in therapy is not getting rid of all pain; it’s about identifying how you want to live and figuring out what it will take to get there. When we do that, we often begin to feel better.
Obsessive-compulsive Disorder (OCD) is a profound and misunderstood form of mental distress. People with OCD find their worlds shrinking, plagued by worries and fears, marked by hours of being in their heads or performing complicated rituals, and isolated. If you are scared of your thoughts, unable to get out of your head, and not sure how to stop cycles of rumination and performing compulsions, I’ll help you. If you are the family member of someone with OCD, I’m here for you, too. OCD doesn’t just look like repeated hand-washing or other popular conceptions of the disorder. Many of the fears people experience seem confusing, taboo, or unspeakable. Imagine what it could be like to ease this torment and feel like yourself again. Imagine what it would be like to see your loved one return to themselves.
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Having insomnia means you struggle to fall asleep, stay asleep, and/or make it until your ideal wake-up time. The impact of these disruptions to your sleep are real, and may include your mood, memory, productivity, and physical health. I once called a washing machine a dishwasher because I was so sleep-deprived. The good news is that insomnia is very treatable in about 4-8 sessions, and research indicates that specialized therapy for insomnia is even more effective than taking medication for it.
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Becoming a father is one of the biggest and most important changes of your life. It’s normal to feel nervous, overwhelmed, or even unsure about it. For some expectant or new dads, these concerns can become so intense that they begin avoiding certain activities or people because they doubt their ability to handle it. Others may withdraw, drink, become irritable, or stay up gaming late into the night in response to the stress. Wherever you fall in these experiences, you’re not alone. In therapy you’ll receive tactical guidance, a place to explore what you’re feeling, and more intensive, structured support when that’s helpful. This is an amazing, challenging time; why should you need to do it alone?
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