Navigating Non-Monogamy Matters in Relationships As an expert couples counselor of 20 years, I’ve seen one theme rise to the surface in Cleveland, Ohio, Columbus, Ohio, Charlotte, North Carolina, Detroit, Michigan, and even nearby communities like Flint, Michigan and Beachwood, Ohio: conversations about non-monogamy are happening more than ever. Whether you’re curious, actively practicing, or…
Feeling deeply isn’t a flaw—it’s a nervous system on alert. As an EMDR therapist with over 20 years of experience in trauma therapy, I’ve worked with hundreds of clients who worry they are “too sensitive,” “too emotional,” or “too much.” Whether you’re in Beachwood, Ohio, Columbus, Ohio, Dayton, Ohio, Detroit, Michigan, Charlotte, North Carolina, or…
The Power of a Holistic Approach to Healing Mental health recovery is rarely a straight line—and it’s never one-size-fits-all. For some, therapy offers life-changing breakthroughs in self-awareness and emotional healing. For others, medication helps lift the fog of depression or quiet the racing thoughts of anxiety. But for many people, the most effective path forward…
If you’ve ever felt like you and your partner are living parallel lives—busy, functional, but not truly connected—you’re not alone. As an expert couples counselor of 20 years, I’ve seen how small, consistent habits can transform relationships. One of the most effective therapy tools I teach is the emotional check-in or emotional checkpoint: a simple,…
Adolescence is a time of transformation—new independence, changing bodies, and rapidly developing minds. But for teens with ADHD, these shifts can make life even more challenging. Many parents notice that what worked perfectly in childhood suddenly seems less effective—or even counterproductive. As a psychiatrist with 20 years of experience in teen mental health, I often…
If you’ve been sharing logistics more than love notes, you’re not alone. After two decades as a couples counselor, I’ve seen partners from Cleveland, Ohio to Charlotte, North Carolina, from Columbus and Dayton, Ohio to Detroit, Michigan, quietly wonder: When did we become roommates? The shift is subtle—busy schedules, parenting, career stress, and never-ending to-do…
Before the prescriptions, appointments, and family group texts, there’s usually a quieter moment: someone you love is struggling, and everyone can feel the shift. Medication suddenly isn’t just a medical choice—it’s a family conversation filled with concern, questions, and hope. When you understand how to navigate that conversation together, medication decisions can become less scary…
New experiences can feel exciting for some kids—but for others, even small changes can spark big fear. Whether it’s trying out for a sport, speaking in class, joining a new club, or walking into their first therapy session, many children freeze when faced with the unfamiliar. If you’re noticing this in your child and searching…
If you’ve been carrying the relationship on your back—starting the talks, making the plans, doing the emotional work—it can start to feel less like love and more like labor. The goal isn’t “perfect equality” every day; it’s shared ownership over time, so both partners feel chosen, supported, and truly in it together. Balance is possible—and…
