This library is for you. Each article reflects my more than 30 years of experience as a psychotherapist working with people on these issues.

Life brings us many challenges. Even positive developments can create stress including falling in love, preparing for marriage, or beginning a family. But it is the unanticipated occurrences in our lives that are often the most difficult to navigate. Death, divorce, infertility and infidelity can be emotionally overwhelming.

I’ve written these articles to provide you with perspective and guidance. I want you to know that you are not alone. Whatever challenges you may be facing can be worked through successfully.

In addition to the life events I’ve mentioned above, there are also a whole range of more subtle occurrences that reverberate throughout our lives and impact our day-to-day happiness. These include deciding to step out of a career to be a stay-at-home mom, caring for aging parents, entering midlife and changing careers. These life transitions often lead to a redefinition of identity. This can be a difficult task to get your arms around. I will be writing on this subject in the months ahead.

If there is one truth I’ve discovered in my 30 years of experience as a psychotherapist it is this: most people don’t have the tools they need to create and sustain successful intimate relationships.  While we are hardwired to seek connection with others, we are not born with the ability to do this well.

In addition to providing perspective and guidance, these articles are designed to educate you. They contain information that will help you to develop some of the skills you need to be a successful parent and romantic partner.

I welcome your feedback on these articles, whether positive or negative. If you read something that is especially helpful, I’d love to know. If you disagree with something I’ve said or if your experience is different from what I’ve discussed, I’d love to hear that too. If there is a subject you would like me to write on, please let me know.

I wish each of you a rich and rewarding life and I am committed to helping you achieve that in any way I can. Please write. I’d love to hear from you.

                                                                                                        Johanna

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