Nathan’s Blog
The Many Faces of Anxiety
Anxiety is often seen as a collective ball. An all-encompassing state of being that you either have or don't have. But in reality, there are [read more]
Grass is Greener Syndrome: The Starvation of Needs
Grass is Greener Syndrome can be exhausting and defeating. People sometimes dismiss this issue with a quick wave of the hand -- "Oh, you always [read more]
Can Talking to Friends Really Replace Therapy?
As a therapist with many years of experience, and always aiming to improve my work every day, it frustrates me when I hear people equate [read more]
Fear of Flying: A Focused Approach
Fear of flying is a difficult phobia to treat with conventional therapy techniques. Therapists often attempt to treat this phobia with standard cognitive-behavioral techniques, but [read more]
The Grass is Greener Syndrome
How many times have we heard the cliche, "The grass is always greener on the other side?" While the overuse of this phrase has mostly [read more]
12-Steps to Creating Motivation When Depressed
Creating motivation when feeling depressed can be one of the most difficult things a person can do. An episode of depression can be physically and [read more]
Are Rebound Relationships Doomed?
Rebound relationships can be quite intense. It's often the case that the longer the previous relationship, the more intense the rebound. Why are rebound relationships [read more]
Why am I scared to meet new people??
"My close friend, my only real friend, invited me out for dinner last week. I was so excited because I hadn't been out in over [read more]
Chronic Migraines and Mental Health
If you have endured the struggle of chronic migraines and headaches, you know firsthand how awful the experience is. There is a lot to unpack [read more]
Be Careful When Looking for a Therapist
If you are looking for a therapist, it's not always as simple as it seems to find good, seasoned, trained, and experienced therapists. The therapy [read more]
Grass is Greener Syndrome: Loss of Trust in Decision-Making
If you aren't familiar with my articles and work on Grass is Greener Syndrome, maybe consider taking a look through my writings to see more [read more]
Flying Anxiey: Fear of the Fear
If you are afraid of flying, then you likely have experienced the all-consuming anticipatory anxiety that can arise anytime you're approaching a flight. Or, you [read more]
AI “Therapy” Can’t Be Actual Therapy
...And it shouldn't be. In a world where some people would be happy to see everything operated by a computer, it is a reality that [read more]
Fear of Flying: Air Travel and Vulnerability
There's a lot to talk about when it comes to fear of flying. An airplane can be one of the most vulnerable places for a [read more]
Are High Expectations Sabotaging your Relationships?
Is it bad to have high expectations? Not necessarily. There's nothing wrong with having certain standards for your life and for your relationships, as long [read more]
Grass is Greener Syndrome: Euphoric Memories and Craving
Grass is Greener Syndrome is a really tough and paralyzing cycle for many people who struggle with this issue. It can make people feel that [read more]
Are You Overwhelmed?
This was written during the heart of the covid-19 pandemic. However, this article remains relevant with reference to the emotional overwhelm and anxiety people often [read more]