The Best Interests of the Children: Guidelines for Parents Undergoing Separation or Divorce
| July 15, 2011 | Posted by Dr. Bill under Uncategorized |
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As a child custody evaluator and therapist I have seen scores of children unintentionally but terribly damaged by their parents’ behavior while divorcing, separating or going through a child custody evaluation. While divorce is a difficult time for both you and your former partner it can be devastating for your children, with both short and… read more…
How Long Does Therapy Last?
| June 19, 2011 | Posted by Dr. Bill under Uncategorized |
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Excellent question, and I admire when someone asks me that in the beginning. In addition to being a prospective patient you are also a consumer, and you have every right to know all of your options regarding therapy. As your psychologist I try my best to demystify the process as much as possible. That notwithstanding,… read more…
Overcoming Anxiety
| May 15, 2011 | Posted by Dr. Bill under Uncategorized |
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Occasional feelings of anxiety are completely normal and help us to function by alerting us to danger and calling us to necessary action. For some people, however, anxiety attacks, or panic attacks, can occur inappropriately and be frightening and debilitating in the moment. The word “anxiety” is from the Latin “angere,” meaning to feel distressed,… read more…
Choosing Your Psychologist
| May 13, 2011 | Posted by Dr. Bill under Uncategorized |
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I never did like the phrase “therapist shopping.” It makes me think of commodities, which I like to think we therapists are not. However you are seeking a service – psychotherapy – A very special kind of service where you are investing not only your time and money but also your emotions, your thoughts, and… read more…
