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Psychologist specializing in marriage and couples counseling and sex therapy. Outreach focus is the cross section of relationship health and community health.
We were happy to contribute to Howard Duke's South Bend Tribune story about the new year in which we all hope to make significant strides away from COVID's hold on us...
We who are generally anxious often have developed a posture of alertness, even vigilance for what might become, or already is, out of control...
Treatments for Generalized Anxiety Disorder include:Counseling for self or relationship to help cultivate trust, rest, and safety...
View original story on WNDU: Local experts see dramatic spike in anxiety, depression in kidsIn March and April, we had many media inquiries about a presumed increase in mental health needs as a result of the...
In clinical psychology we sometimes encounter pernicious problems when common best practices are not getting the job done. Some call them treatment resistant cases...
View original WNDU storyLindsay Stone came to my office for an interview on camera about abusive relationships...
Tribune reporter Lincoln Wright came to my office for an interview over my lunch break. I was particularly interested in this story because my children were at Adams High School when these threats were made...
Dr. John Petersen is included in this story about children and concerning behavior.
We've heard stories of kids acting out and becoming problems for their parents, and a recent incident in our area involved an 11-year-old boy allegedly shooting his father. There are resources available if you notice your child has concerning behavior. One of the first steps is accepting the truth. A local child behavior expert says it's important to trust your gut. It's easy to feel guilty for not raising your child correctly, but sending them to get help is worth it before it's too late.
Ask An Expert series brings together local experts to answer questions and highlight local resources. An annual favorite is the show about managing holiday stress...
It was a pleasure to be interviewed by Virginia Pelley about fathers' toxic shame for Fatherly.com...