One of the things that I see repeatedly in the beginning stages of therapy is that people start to clear out their friends and family.  Does therapy truly end friendships? Most people come in for therapy because they are struggling with relationship(s).  Maybe they are having trouble with a friend […]

Sexual abuse of boys is a hidden trauma that is often avoided because of our societal stereotypes and stigmas. All abused children carry their abusers’ shame and are scared to tell anyone for fear that others will see it as their shame.  Anyone who abuses children transfers their own shame […]

It is easy to get annoyed by others.  Finding compassion can feel like an impossible goal. Sometimes we are most annoyed with ourselves and deal with shame; feeling worthless and unloveable, for every little thing we do or say throughout the day.  We are hardest on ourselves with our inner […]