San Diego Therapist Blog

Male Menopause: Secret Source of Relationship Strife
Within my marriage and family therapy practice here in San Diego, the ratio of male to female clients is around 2:1. One of the key

Addressing Anxiety (Getting to Maybe)
The good news: Not everyone who worries a lot has an anxiety disorder. You may be anxious because of an overly demanding schedule, lack of

Criticizing vs complaining: Do you know which one is okay?
Criticism: “You’re such a slob! If you cared about me you’d pick up your own dirty clothes rather than sitting around waiting for me to

Sadness: Not Always a Bad Thing
You can’t read a newspaper or magazine without being advertised to about the terrible experience of sadness and the “freedom and joy” which can be

Rough Day at the Office Followed by Stressful Evening at Home: What’s the Connection?
When it comes to relationship busters, work stress is on the top of the short-list. Work stress does not directly correlate with your spouse—but it

This Mother’s Day: Keep Your Eye on the Goal
Definition: “Being a mother is taking the time and energy to take care of another human being with the goal of ensuring that he/she grows