by DrDeb Hirschhorn | Apr 9, 2021 | Marriage and Relationships
“We just can’t communicate,” Alice complained. Victor was staring at a spot on the ceiling. He was not comfortable at all. And the worst part of this scene is that Terra, the therapist, will not be able to help. The reason? Although Alice thinks the...
by DrDeb Hirschhorn | Apr 2, 2021 | Marriage and Relationships
Marriage is either an opportunity or a bludgeon, beating to death everything that is you: When it’s an opportunity, there’s a give and take that is so awesome, it’s breathtaking. Both people get to thrive and grow and become who they were...
by DrDeb Hirschhorn | Mar 23, 2021 | Marriage and Relationships
I thought I’d tell you a bit about me and about where I can see *you* going…. I have a Ph.D. But what I am most proud of is my children and grandchildren. They all came out well! (and cute!) I’ve got four children; three are married with kids and...
by DrDeb Hirschhorn | Mar 9, 2021 | Marriage and Relationships
When Shelly was three, she saw her mother smashing dishes in the kitchen and she became very frightened. She heard her father’s loud voice and she ran and hid in the back of her closet. She loved that closet. It was so large that there was plenty of room for a...
by DrDeb Hirschhorn | Mar 21, 2016 | Mental Health
One time, I was having an argument with the speaker standing in front of a crowded assembly. The argument was taking place in my head rather than out loud as I didn’t quite have the energy to actually engage in a discussion right then. I thought that perhaps it...
by DrDeb Hirschhorn | Jan 28, 2016 | Mental Health
A fellow therapist recommended Richard Carlson’s book, You Can Feel Good Again: Commonsense Strategies For Releasing Unhappiness and Changing Your Life. I had asked her because she is a sex therapist and a couple I was seeing had a particular sexual issue. They...
