codependency & love addiction: are they the same thing?

There's not much to be gained by trying to discern the differences in these two concepts. They came into existence

Why do I procrastinate?

If procrastination is so destructive then why do we do it? Why don’t we just create to-do lists and stick

Is it fear that prevents emotional intimacy? Not exactly.

Fear is too often seen as the cause of emotional disturbances in relationships when, in truth, it is actually more

can porn really be an addiction?

Drug and alcohol addiction are often likened to cancer in that they develop in stages, with stage 4 literally being

Is your childhood keeping you from building healthy relationships?

Inside and outside of the psychotherapy office, it’s not unusual to hear someone say, “The past is in the past.”

psychotherapy & spirituality

I met Elizabeth Dickson in the mid-1990’s and her impact on my life and career has been beyond measurable. The

Irvin Yalom, master therapist

How pleasantly surprised I was recently to see Irvin Yalom's article in the New York Times' Sunday Review section. Reading

relationships require emotional creativity

Emotional creativity involves relating to your own negative emotional reactions as raw material with which to build and create. Once