Some thoughts on life, healing & the human condition

The Power and Pain of Vulnerability

Apr 8, 2018

In my psychotherapy practice, I often hear clients express their deepest longings and fears: "I'm afraid that I am incapable of...

The Holidays, Family, and Spiritual Growth

Dec 3, 2017

I just discovered Sally Kempton, former journalist turned meditation teacher, via Facebook (of all places!) thanks to a friend from graduate school,...

With the demands of domestic life we may lament our lack of time for formal spiritual practice. Let’s not forget, though, family life, if we exploit it, is spiritual practice of the most valuable kind – Sarah Napthali

Buddhism For Mothers

Aug 27, 2017

With the demands of domestic life we may lament our lack of time for formal spiritual practice. Let's not forget, though, family life, if we exploit...

Mindful Mamas Asheville

Aug 7, 2017

So many of us struggle with the daily grind of motherhood. Depending on our children's ages, it could be exhaustion, maintaining a demanding...

How is talking going to help?

Jun 9, 2017

Article: How Psychotherapy Retrains The Brain I just great a great article by Alex Afram, PhD published on the Good Therapy website on "how...

Attachment Therapy in Asheville

May 21, 2017

Attachment Therapy in Asheville In the past year I have been enrolled in and engrossed by a certificate course on traumatic stress, offered by The...

Inviting Intuition Imagery Group

Apr 5, 2017

I am excited to announce that Whole Self Therapy will soon be offering therapeutic and psycho-educational groups in addition to one-on-one...

Anger and sadness are an important part of life, and new research shows that experiencing and accepting such emotions are vital to our mental health. Attempting to suppress thoughts can backfire and even diminish our sense of contentment.

Can Well-being Result From Feeling Unwell? (YES!)

Mar 24, 2017

Anger and sadness are an important part of life, and new research shows that experiencing and accepting such emotions are vital to our mental...

The Life-Changing Art of Tidying Up

Jan 22, 2017

Over the holidays I was exposed to the documentary film Minimalism, which is about simplifying life through letting go of material things. This film...