Sex is difficult to talk about. Especially when we’re running on empty, trying to keep up with life’s demands, our sex life may hit the backburner. You might not be feeling like yourself or you miss your partner but feel uncertain about how to pursue them. These feelings of uncertainty, unfamiliarity, or even nothingness toward […]

“How many children do you have?” “Is she your first?” “When is she getting a brother or sister?” These every day, well-meaning questions, directed towards me and my 2.5-year-old daughter running about, are anything but simple. For anyone who has experienced the loss of a child, like I have, these seemingly innocuous questions are difficult […]

What do you notice when you tune into the voice in your head? How do you tend to talk to yourself? Unfortunately, many of us can be our worst enemies instead of our own best friends. The practice of mindful self-compassion offers us a way out of this negative cycle. Self-compassionate practice teaches us a […]

Before the birth of my daughter in 2017, I had never heard the term ‘pelvic organ prolapse’. I did not know there were physical therapists that specialize in pelvic floor physical therapy and I definitely did not know that as many as 1 in 3 women will develop this condition in their lifetime. I was […]

I found out I was pregnant three weeks before the U.S. lockdown.  It was far enough ahead that we had heard of this new virus but had no idea that in a short time we would isolate and all our dreams and expectations for this pregnancy would shift. Fast forward 9 months, and I was […]

The goal of couples counseling is to work towards obtaining a healthy and satisfying relationship. This is one of the most rewarding things we can do in our life. So, why is it so hard to have the relationship we want with the person we love? This can be manifested in fights, arguments, distance and […]

Perhaps one significant outcome for many during the COVID-19 pandemic is the self-realization of perseverance and resilience. This worldwide public health crisis has forever changed the everyday routines of most. Acceptance and adjustment to the new normal presents with substantial challenges for those with preexisting mental health conditions and those at greater risk of developing […]

From the time of conception through the first year of the infant’s life; the birthing person is at an increased risk of developing a perinatal mood and anxiety disorder (PMADs). These disorders’ impact are not just limited to the functionality of the mother, but also how they operate with their child and family.  The symptoms […]