Over the years, as I have met with hundreds of clients from all different walks of life, I have heard this same question over and over. Whether it’s spoken aloud in a trembling whisper or silently asked from beseeching, tear-filled eyes, they all ask, “Am...
Have you ever felt like no matter what you do, it’s just never going to be good enough? Do you get intense anxiety at the thought of failure? Do you feel pressure from yourself or others to always be the best at work, school, or home? If so, you might be a...
by Lauren Barnes, Ph.D., LMFT Growing up in our culture can be daunting–especially as a girl. I felt like I was always receiving messages about how I should feel, act and look. “You shouldn’t wear orange if you’re a red head.” “Always cross your ankles and never...
