Dr. Lisa

Topic #22   How much should we say to our partners? Should we tell them EVERYTHING?? Is there a fine line between sensitivity and betrayal? After working with many patients all over the country, there is a common question that tends to come up when talking about relationships. It’s the age-old question of ,“How much […]

#20 Autism. TED talks in a way we can grasp. Click HERE to watch this video and learn more about the complexities of autism spectrum disorders. Please be aware of the myths and facts that surround this complicated and frustrating spectrum of disorders that is now diagnosed in 1 in 68 kids, with more boys

Post #19: Mental Illness and violence, one does not equal the other despite what the media suggests. We are inundated with news reports on the latest violent acts, whether school shootings or stabbings, car chases that end poorly, or Army soldiers killing innocent comrades…they all seem to have one similarity which begs the answer to this question, “What

Post #18  What is Happiness? I love this infographic!  From my perspective, it captures what happiness is, and how to get it!  What do you think of this?  Please share your thoughts! Here is a reprint of a recent post on MSN.com

Topic #17  How are we supposed to think positively with all the negative news headlines? From mudslides to house fires – suspected airplane crashes to apparent suicides – we are bombarded with all the scary, negative realities of life. Now days more than ever, with instant social media outlets, we know about everything the moment

Topic #16:  What is the deal with this weather? It makes me Depressed! It’s almost like the weather G-d’s teased us Mid-westerners and North-easterners when we got a glimpse of sunlight a few weeks ago. Our winter depression became a distant memory. The snow was melting faster than candle wax and we could see the

Topic #15: Life is not like,The Bachelor. What is our psychological fascination with The Bachelor? Are we overly voyeuristic? Do we secretly enjoy watching drama unfold in other’s lives? Does it make us feel better about our own life? Simply put, Yes, Yes, and Yes. If you have ever watched an episode of this show,

Topic #14 Another tip to help reduce stress in kids! Time for a new tip on reducing stress in kids!  Before you can teach this to your kids, you need to do it yourself! First…Where in your body do you feel stress? Close your eyes and think back to the last time you felt stress

Topic #13:  Anxiety over change? You are not alone! Just to clarify, it’s a myth that “shrinks” are somehow immune to feeling increased anxiety when life throws them a curve ball (either positive or negative) and things have to change. A lot of people believe that the teachers of emotional health would, more than likely,

Topic #  12    What can therapy offer me?  I can do this by myself. I don’t need help! Despite society coming a long way, the idea of THERAPY still attaches a great deal of stigma to its title. I wonder, however, if people really understand the concept behind therapy. I’ve heard many people in