Few experiences are as emotionally painful as the end of a relationship. Whether the breakup came as a complete surprise or was something you saw coming, the loss can leave you feeling anxious, alone, heartbroken and emotional.

One of the biggest decisions many people face is whether to have children. Unlike choosing a career or where to live, it’s a decision that cannot be taken back. Many people deal with their ambivalence by putting off deciding for as long as possible.

We often picture a “midlife crisis” as something dramatic—an affair, getting plastic surgery, someone impulsively quitting their job or making a sudden life change that surprises everyone around them.

If you're feeling hesitant about seeing a couples therapist for your relationship, you’re not alone. You might not be sure whether couples therapy can help, whether it’s worth investing in your relationship when you already feel checked out, or if it means that there’s something really wrong with your relationship if you’re going to couples therapy. These are all normal thoughts to have.

“And the day came when the risk to remain tight in a bud was more painful than the risk it took to blossom.”- Anais Nin

Having social anxiety, being shy or an introvert can make socializing, dating and letting yourself be seen by others challenging and exhausting.  It can even trigger panicky feelings in people if the stakes feel high and cause symptoms similar to when the body goes into fight or flight, such as dry mouth…