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Announcing a New Addition

I am very pleased to announce a new addition to my practice. Please welcome Amanda Hayman. Amanda is a state of Florida Registered Marriage and Family Intern (RMFI) with a master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from Pepperdine University in Malibu, California. She will be working under my supervision and will conduct Telehealth only […]

The Key Benefits of Seeing a Therapist to Help with Your Anxiety

Benefits of seeing a therapist to work on your Anxiety   If you look all over social media, there are tons of “experts” giving you the top 5 ways of dealing with your anxiety. But what they don’t tell you is how you can learn what works for you and how to implement and main […]

Why is Validation so important in building Communication Skills?

What is Validation and why is it such an important communication skill in relationships?   So, what exactly is Validation? I can first tell you what it is not. It is not an automatic agreement or approval. It is an acknowledgment that our partner can see our perspective on things and the thoughts and feelings […]

What’s the Secret to Better Communication?

Communication in Relationships – What’s the secret? We’ve all been in a situation where we are frustrated because our partner isn’t hearing us. The key here is not to make them hear us and to control their behavior and the resulting outcome, but it is the way we ask for what we need and want […]

Teen Therapy for Anxiety and Depression

Teen Therapy When is it the right time to get your teen, some help navigating social and emotional issues?   Teenage years are an incredibly challenging time for both the teen and their families. This can include Navigating social issues, peers/friends, school, and social media. All of this can lead to struggles with self-esteem issues […]