Women physicians. An absolutely vital and irreplaceable part of our healthcare system. Millions of patients every year depend on women...

Currently, unfortunately, it is considered a near-impossible to achieve autonomy as an employed physician. It is seen as a privilege and...

I'm excited to share this wonderful writing milestone! It has been such an honor to be a contributing author in Kaplan and Sadock's...

Detachment encompasses a balanced and objective perspective at all times, without excessive emotional involvement. It doesn't mean being...

Understanding Feminist Therapy Feminist therapy is a form of psychotherapy that focuses on understanding the social, political, and...

Female friendships can profoundly impact women’s lives. Such bonds enrich us as individuals and provide strong emotional support,...

Equanimity. It is hard not to envy those who have experienced or live in a state of equanimity. So vital yet so elusive. Equanimity is...

Worthiness has always been an elusive concept that throws us humans. What makes one worthy? What would make us confident that we are...

Grief, one of the most difficult emotions to define or describe. DSM-V says that if you are bereaved for more than one year after the...

Listen to your body, listen to your heart. Rest is vital for us to keep going. #rest #mentalhealthawareness #mentalhealth #breath ...

Equanimity, as defined by Buddhism, embodies a balanced mind capable of embracing both joy and sadness. This state allows us to navigate...

Taking a step back from ourselves can be one of the most powerful things you can do for yourself! Step back, clear your mind, slow your...

To my fellow women: 💪🏼 Before we fight for equality and our rights in homes, clinical workplaces, life - ✊🏻 know your rights, know...

Intentionally making time for yourself, can do wonders. Reducing stress, enhances quality of life, and provide. #qualityoflife #selfcare...

The news out of Los Angeles are heartbreaking, scary, and horrifying. The trauma, grief, and loss is tangible when you watch people...

One of the most fundamental questions of life: how much and do you like yourself? The answer to this question can hold a wealth of...

Maintaining equanimity is a key to managing distress. Equanimity is the ability to respond to successes and failures in identical ways,...

As we enter #2025, instead of making resolutions, enter the new year: #unhurriedly #with a clean slate of mind #with intention #with...

As we enter 2025, I look back on 2024 with some grief, some happiness, some sense of loss, and some excitement. I cannot but help reflect...

It has been a long time since I wrote about psychiatry, psychotherapy, and chronic pain. I started my clinical psychology doctoral...