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Do you realize that you actually have control over the structure and function of your brain?  Long existing theories in the cognitive sciences have documented that our brain changes every time we learn something new.  Well, neuroplasticity further dictates that since we have choice...

In today’s digital age, you’d have to put up a pretty big fight to resist the urge to (at least) checkout online dating.  This modality can be a great alternative to the traditional, but let me save you some time and energy with this: Unless you are aware of your bad patterns in...

Yes, I’m a psychologist but don’t freak out…I actually cannot read your mind.

I love telling my students the kind of reception I get at parties when people find out that I’m a licensed psychologist.  People usually have one of two reactions. They either, a) get into...

I hate to gender stereotype but I can’t help but witness certain trends among my clients in heterosexual relationships.  And today, I’m picking on the gentlemen.  I know that we, ladies, have our fair share of struggle, but today the men are in the hot seat. (Clinical note:...

So you start a new therapeutic relationship with a psychologist who, all things considered, seems alright.  You then begin to forge a therapeutic alliance – your therapist will start to get to know you and you will start to see your practitioner’s therapeutic style.  You...