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]
How Trust Issues Fuel Fear of Flying
When I work with people in therapy on overcoming their fear of flying, there is almost a collective wish that it would always be a [read more]
Does Your Toxic Work Environment Have You Depressed?
It would be nice if everyone can have a job they enjoy showing up for every day. Unfortunately, not everybody does. However, if you often [read more]
Coping with Anxiety by Addressing Underlying Trauma
Anxiety is a common mental health condition that can stem from a variety of things. However, one of the reasons many people struggle so much [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]