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]
Grass is Greener Syndrome: The Desire for the “Next” Relationship
If you haven't read my other articles or seen my webinar on Grass Is Greener Syndrome, they are on my website. A new book on [read more]
How Self-Esteem Influences Relationships
Do you ever wonder why some people seem to effortlessly navigate social situations while others often struggle? Self-esteem and generally how you feel about yourself [read more]
Depression and Chronic Pain Can Fuel Each Other
When you think of chronic pain and depression, you might assume they’re separate conditions. One manifests physically, while the other affects mental health. However, there [read more]
Fear of Flying: Increased Anxiety is Normal After Incidents
I was quoted in the Wall Street Journal this week in an article discussing flying anxiety from the recent incidents in D.C. and Philly over [read more]
Can Anxiety Cause Chronic Pain, and Vice Versa?
Chronic pain and anxiety often intertwine, creating a complex web of physical and emotional distress. You may experience muscle tension, body soreness, and headaches or [read more]
Fear of Flying and Feeling Trapped
There are many different reasons that people fear flying and experience forms of flying anxiety. It isn't a one size fits all phobia, even though [read more]
Unseen Struggles: A Journey Through Chronic Pain
Chronic pain, a persistent and often misunderstood condition, affects millions worldwide. Unlike acute pain, which is temporary, chronic pain endures for months or even years, [read more]
The Difference Between Healthy and Unhealthy Guilt
Guilt is a complex emotion that can significantly impact mental health and relationships. While often viewed as purely a negative emotion, guilt can serve various [read more]
How Misaligned Feelings of Failure Can Hurt Self-Worth
Experiencing feelings of failure and underachievement can be frustrating and defeating, especially when you feel like you're capable of more, or you're doing what seems [read more]