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]
Does Nostalgia Fuel Depression?
Ah, the good old days. If only I could go back and relive those moments. Nothing will ever be as good as that time with [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]
Perfectionism Can Hurt Your Relationships
Perfectionism can put a significant strain on relationships. People with perfectionistic tendencies can often lead to feeling dissatisfied and unfulfilled in a relationship. When it's [read more]
Potential Warning Signs of Future Infidelity
Infidelity shows up in a significant number of relationships. While at times it may happen more suddenly, there are certain unhealthy relationship indicators that can [read more]
How Childhood Attachments Influence Your Adult Relationships
Have you ever wondered how your childhood experiences shape your current interactions? The attachments formed during your formative years are a significant piece in determining [read more]
Can False Memories Come From Anxiety?
Have you ever experienced a nagging feeling that something happened, only to later doubt your recollection? Studies have shown that there can be a relationship [read more]
Fear of Flying: Normalizing the Airplane Experience
If you haven't read my previous posts about approach I developed a while back for helping people overcome fear of flying, you can find them [read more]
6 Signs of Possible Depression
Everyone has ups and downs, but sometimes it’s hard to tell when those “downs” are signs of something more serious. Depression can sometimes sneak up [read more]
Fear of Flying: Why is Turbulence So Scary?
I have helped people overcome fear of flying for many years with the personalized approach I developed in my practice. There are a few phases [read more]
Psychodynamic Therapy: Why It’s Considered the Most Effective Therapy
If you've ever been in a "talk therapy" (not behaviorally-focused), you've likely been in a form of psychodynamic therapy. Psychodynamic therapy is like peeling back [read more]
Navigating Complex Trauma: What Causes C-PTSD and How to Heal
Complex Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (C-PTSD), also known as complex trauma, generally stems from enduring repeated traumatic events, frequently within a close relationship, over an extended [read more]