BOULDER PSYCHOLOGIST

ANXIETY SPECIALIST

This Suicide Epidemic Needs to End and We Must Help our Youth

Suicide is now the second leading cause of death among adolescents. According to the CDC and National Institue of Mental Health, suicide was the second leading cause of death among individuals between the ages of 10-14 and 25-34 , the third leading cause of death among individuals between the ages of 15-24, and the fourth […]

The Rise in Disordered Eating and Eating Disorders in a Culture Obsessed with Thinness

When I was a graduate student and training to become a psychologist, I learned about the eating disorders anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa. But, since this was not an area I was specializing in, my education on this topic stopped there. As my professional development continued, it wasn’t until post pandemic that I began to […]

The Collective Grief our Community has Experienced. How do we heal?

It will be two years, in two months. Two years since the pandemic started, followed by a mass shooting at a beloved after school hangout and grocery store, and then a New Year’s horrifically, devastating fire that has affected everyone we know, political turmoil, and literally everyone getting COVID now… I don’t want to think […]

One year into the pandemic: The impact on child and adolescent mental health, as seen through the lens of a child psychologist

Isn’t it bizarre to realize it’s been one year since the world changed? One year since this scary, deadly virus came at us and we were told to stay at home. One year since we went through the unthinkable. Stay at home orders,  schools closed, concerts, pro sports, all sports, graduations, proms, homecomings, birthday parties […]

Surviving 2020

Worst year ever, obviously… how do we even begin to grapple and cope with all of the profound ways our lives have changed? Treating clients with anxiety, I was always aware of life’s uncertainty and how when faced with uncertainty we can get overwhelmed, worried, scared, and feel helpless and in reaction to these feelings […]

What’s the difference between worry and anxiety?

I was recently asked to submit some information to a magazine explaining the differences between worry and anxiety and when to seek help, so of coure I figured this topic would be a great for a blog article. I’ve heard people say “everyone has anxiety” and actually that is not the case, I think they […]

Athletes, Concussions, and What Do You Do Afterwards? Psychological Implications

I am fortunate to have worked with many fascintating athletes through my collaboration with CU (University of Colorado) Sports Medicine and Performance Center and by living and practicing in Boulder, which is such a healthy and active community. As I’ve met and gotten to know the inner worlds of these althetes, including teens and adults, […]

What’s the Typical Profile of an Anxious Kid? 10 Common Traits

Why do I enjoy working with anxious kids and what are anxious kids like? Maybe you think you have an anxious kid, were an anxious kid yourself, work with kids, or are curious about what this is about. Here is some information that I have learned from my years of clinical practice thanks to the […]

Depression is a Liar. How to Cope if You are suffering from Depression and Feel Suicidal. How to Help if you Love Someone who is.

I’ve been deeply troubled by last week’s news stories of Kate Spade’s and Anthony Bourdain’s deaths by suicide. I’ve been taking some time to process the impact of their deaths and figuring out how to put my words together to express the main points I have circling through my head. I’ve noticed that I am […]

Self Love: It’s More than Chocolate and Bubble Baths

We hear a lot today in the media and in social conversations about self care and it’s got a lot of buzz. But what does it really mean to practice self care and self love? It’s important to recognize that caring for our own basic needs is essential to not only survive, but thrive. Self […]

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