Gatewell Therapy Center | Miami FL
Evidence-Based Individual, Couples, Family, and Group Counseling + Nutrition Therapy in Miami (Coral Gables)
Health anxiety in Action: Ming is a 28-year-old woman who is afraid of air travel. She once read about deep vein thrombosis (DVT) resulting from long flight times and, after that, became significantly anxious when flying for work or to see her family. She’s worried that, on a long flight, she could develop a clot.Continue reading Health Anxiety: Managing Worry About Your Health
As a certified personal trainer since 1996 (and fitness instructor on and off since then), I’ve put a lot of energy into motivating folks to move their bodies in the name of health and wellness. Exercise comes with a host of physical and mental health benefits, and engaging in even a single episode of physicalContinue reading 5 Reasons to Leave the Gym
Are you sure you don’t want some cauliflower? A Bite of broccoli? A carrot drowned in ranch? Anything? Please? If you ask my kids if they eat vegetables, they’ll probably say no. Actually, it’s possible that one kid will tell you about the time he tried a cucumber in Ms. Vivian’s class (1.5 years ago).Continue reading Why I Don’t Make My Kids Eat Vegetables
You’re so sick of saying the same things. “Marco, pick up your socks.” “Vanessa, stop hitting your brother.” “Monique, put down your phone and do your homework.” Sometimes, you sound like a broken record, complaining about the same things your child is or isn’t doing. And the truth is, you just can’t take it anymore.Continue reading Radical Acceptance – Parenting with DBT: A Series on Effective Parenting Strategies
Weight and Infertility If you are struggling with infertility or considering IVF, and you also happen to live in a larger body, chances are your RE (reproductive endocrinologist, aka fertility doctor) has recommend you lose weight. Some clinics may even limit access to IVF treatment to women below a certain BMI. Often, REs don’t specifyContinue reading Weight and IVF: What the Research Says about Intentional Weight Loss and Fertility
Parenting with DBT: A Skills-Based Approach No one told you parenting could be so challenging. You’re often overwhelmed and anxious, if not angry, sad, or feeling guilty. Raising kids is harder than you ever imagined. Often, it feels like you and your child on opposite teams, fighting for dominance or control. You want the bestContinue reading Parenting with DBT: A Series on Effective Parenting Strategies
A while back, I ended up at an IHOP with my kids for our Second Breakfast. It was pouring rain, and the restaurant’s parking lot was full. After circling a couple of times, I ventured over to the lot next door, a tiny strip mall with plenty of open spots, as none of those stores wereContinue reading What-If Thinking and Anxiety
If Boys Could Cry. . . We were at a park one day that had a carousel on site. One of my sons usually passes up the opportunity for rides. He’s scared and gets motion sick easily. But on this particular day, he said he wanted to give the merry-go-round a try. We hopped onContinue reading If Boys Could Cry and Girls Could Get Angry
Intentional Weight Loss? As a practice that focuses on food and body issues, we are often approached by prospective clients who want to lose weight. We get it. Our culture is not cut out for folks who don’t have the “right” body, with systemic oppression affecting those in larger bodies who want to work, travel,Continue reading Why We Won’t Sell Weight Loss
Do you think you’re lazy? I have to admit, one of my least favorite descriptors, particularly self-descriptors, is the word, “lazy.” “I’m so lazy.” “I can’t seem to get this project done because I’m being lazy.” “I skipped the gym again. Lazy.” All too often, I hear these comments from folks who I’d actually describeContinue reading Redefining Lazy: A Problem-Solving Approach