Technology has made it easier for us to encounter troubling situations that may trigger a mental health response, but it has also made it easier for people to access the mental healthcare they need and when they need it. Covid-19 has brought online therapy into the mainstream, and the convenience and security online counseling can…
A client recently told me that sarcasm was a way to cover up shame. I got to thinking about this idea and realized: there’s some truth to that. I remember the scene from the movie Anger Management where Jack Nicholson cunningly says to Adam Sandler: “You know, sarcasm is anger’s ugly cousin.” The truth is…
Deciding to come to therapy can be hard. Often times you may feel afraid to talk to a stranger about the deepest darkest secrets of your life, you may be afraid of talking about emotions in general, or you may fear judgment will come (from the therapist) if you divulge a particular aspect of your…