Let’s be honest. Between social media reels and our own big feelings, it can seem like everyone’s wondering if they (or their friends) have Bipolar Disorder. But before you start diagnosing your roommate for buying a dozen houseplants on a whim, or having a fit...
As a clinical psychologist with experience doing psychotherapy and psychodiagnostic assessments, I often meet individuals and families who are confused and concerned when questioning or faced with psychosis. Psychosis is not a diagnosis itself, but a state where someone loses touch with reality—often experiencing hallucinations,...
As a therapist, I’ve learned that holidays and life events take on many different meanings for people. For some, Thanksgiving Day is a wonderful opportunity to reflect on the good things in life while enjoying good food. For others, it means sweating through an awkward...