Chakra Healing Practices Are Coming Back
Therapy hasn't & isn't always a safe space for Black/Latinx people to heal. Let alone many are not familiar with ancient chakra healing practices. It's well-documented that the mental health field has pathologized our culture & notoriously misdiagnoses...
Why You Should Stop Hoping Things Might Get Better & Start Asking, “What if This is as Good as it Gets?
So you find yourself in a relationship on the verge of making a life-altering decision. Perhaps, you're planning a wedding, thinking of having a baby, or contemplating purchasing a home together. Understandably, you're excited about taking this step together because...
Maintaining Your Long Distance Relationship During Quarantine
Adjusting to a world of physical distancing and quarantine time has been challenging for most people, but it may be extra challenging if you're in a long-distance relationship. Is it possible to maintain your long-distance relationship with the added distance &...
8 Ways to Connect with Your Partner During Quarantine
Many couples struggle to find time to connect with their partners. Demanding work schedules, social demands, and child-rearing are only a few of the responsibilities people must juggle. For many, however, COVID-19 has placed a screeching halt on...
Is Your Relationship Actually a Situationship?
I love Urban Dictionary's definition of a Situationship. According to them it is "A relationship that has no label on it.. like a friendship but more than a friendship but not quite a relationship." Sound confusing? That's because it is. Situationships...
Sex During COVID: It’s OK if Sex Is Not On Your Mind Right Now
With the threat of COVID-19 looming over us, many people are having a difficult time trying to manage their daily fear and anxiety. People are facing financial insecurity, fear that they or a loved one may become infected, and the stress of staying home with family...
Therapy is NOT Cancelled: Virtual Therapy is Available
COVID is creating chaos, but it doesn't mean your mental health has to suffer. Therapy is not cancelled! Our nervous systems are wired to assess and survive threat. They stay on alert, get past the threat, and then we move on. The scariest part about COVID-19 is we...
Sex During COVID-19
"Is it safe to have sex with my partner?" "Does quarantine mean we have to abstain from sex?" "What if I'm in a poly relationship?" The NYC Health Department has provided some guidelines on how to prevent the spread of COVID-19 and still enjoy sex. (Please note, these...
Why You Should Never Shame Your Partner About These Three Sex Topics
As a Relationship & Sex Therapist, I help people daily who are struggling with their relationships & sex lives. Quite often, shame is at the root of their struggle. Their shame may be rooted in early childhood experiences and sometimes it's a result of...
When Sex Hurts: 6 Ways Women Can Begin Empowering Themselves
If you grew up in a sex-positive home where questions regarding sex were encouraged and openly discussed then you’re one of the lucky few. Most people receive limited to no discussion regarding sex from their parents. Parents often struggle to explain sexual...