On The Move!

I wanted to post a short announcement to make all of my readers aware that I’m moving the On The Couch Blog to a self-hosted website that is connected to my private outpatient practice.  Moving forward you can find my blog here: On the sidebar of each page as well as along the bottom there …

The A-Word! Anxiety: The Not-So-Silent Killer

"What're you so anxious about?!" "Just think happy thoughts" Riiiiight! Just about everybody struggles with anxiety in some form or another. This is going to be a multiple part series on anxiety in its different forms and coping skills for dealing with yours. This post I'll unpack the basics of what anxiety is and give …

Get Outta Town!: Podcast Interview About the Mental Health Benefits of Vacations

You need a vacation! Me too!! The impact that day to day life can have on us can really add up.  And when that happens, it's time to get away from it all. There are multiple benefits that can come from taking a vacation every now and again. I had a lot of fun being …

So SAD: The Power of Seasonal Affective Disorder

Winter has come! House Stark was right!! (And if you don't get that reference then we can't be friends) Now that the holidays are behind us and everyone is well into the detox, withdrawal and hangry phases of their new year's resolutions, Seasonal Affective Disorder can really take its toll. For many, the excitement and …