When the news first broke about the horrific Atlanta area gun rampage, I, like many of you, was filled with anger but sadly, not surprised. The abhorrent frequency of gun violence in this country has a way of desensitizing us to acts of violence. As information began to emerge about the victims and subsequently the shooter, racism and sexual addiction became buzzwords in the news. As a men’s mental health professional who specializes in areas of sexual addiction, I started

He's thinking about doing it. As a man, I sometimes feel attacked by the term “mansplaining.” Aren’t I allowed to explain? But, as a therapist and a feminist, I’m coming to grips with what people really mean when they use this phrase. Men have been taught that we shouldn’t be emotional. Because of this, we often struggle to really think about how we make others feel. Instead, our only option is to either get mad about a problem, ignore it, or try to fix it. This month

You Have Been Lied To Therapy implies weakness. Be honest...I bet this thought has crossed your mind. You may know it’s bullshit, but somewhere, deep down, it still feels like going to therapy somehow means you aren’t strong enough to figure it out on your own. Like if you just tried harder, or were more disciplined, you could tough it out until you felt better. Here’s the thing though, something’s been messing with your mind your whole life. It’s called patriarchy. Tha