Category Archives: Understanding

What They Won’t Do For Me…

So many people come to see me and are frustrated that their partner isn’t giving them something that is being asked for over and over. I’m not talking about physical objects. I’m talking about certain behaviors and actions. They don’t … Continue reading

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Understanding vs. Agreeing With

A lot of my work is centered around alternative sexuality. That means, among other things, kinky sex…like the stuff from Fifty Shades of Grey. (Note: I use that example because of its popularity. I am very much not a fan … Continue reading

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Thought for the Week…

It can be easy to judge others quickly based on what we first see. We forget that we are all complex and multi-faceted. While people may behave in ways we don’t like, it doesn’t mean that is all there is to … Continue reading

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Two Therapists Talking: What to do When You Get a Panic Attack

In this episode of Two Therapists Talking, Jasmine St. John and I talk about some strategies for responding to panic attacks. If you have questions or a topic you’d like to hear us discuss, write us at TwoTherapistsTalking@gmail.com.

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Two Therapists Talking: An Interview with Stephany Ekman

In this episode of Two Therapists Talking, Jasmine St. John and I talk with Stephany Ekman, author of Why She Won’t Sleep With You Anymore* -*And How You Can Change That – Fast! If you have questions or a topic you’d … Continue reading

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Two Therapists Talking: The Importance of Consistency Between Actions and Words

In this episode of Two Therapists Talking, Jasmine St. John and I talk about why it is important that your actions match your words. If you have questions or a topic you’d like to hear us discuss, write us at … Continue reading

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Two Therapists Talking: Adult Differentiation

In this episode of Two Therapists Talking, Jasmine St. John and I talk about differentiating from our family of origin as adults. If you have questions or a topic you’d like to hear us discuss, write us at TwoTherapistsTalking@gmail.com.

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What’s Good for the Goose…

A friend shared the following article by Emma Gray (via The Huffington Post) titled 23 Things Every Woman Should Stop Doing with me. She loved the article, as do I. Her most interesting comment was that she thought this advice applied to … Continue reading

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Two Therapists Talking: The Difference Between BDSM and Abuse

In this episode of Two Therapists Talking, Jasmine St. John and I the difference between BDSM and abuse. The document referenced in the video can be found at The BDSM Training Academy – http://www.bdsmtrainingacademy.com/the-difference-between-bdsm-and-abuse/ If you have questions or a topic … Continue reading

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Two Therapists Talking: A Review of “Why She Won’t Sleep With You Anymore”

In this episode of Two Therapists Talking, Jasmine St. John and I review the book “Why She Won’t Sleep With You Anymore” by Stephany Ekman.  You can enter to win a free copy of this book at – http://www.twotherapiststalking.com/?page_id=69 And if … Continue reading

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