It may surprise you to hear that in my financial therapy sessions we discuss the painful experiences of my client’s past that seem like they are completely unrelated to money. N It often surprises my clients as well. Why do these seemingly-unrelated experiences matter to their financial woes? The...

       We are just days away from the holidays, though this year may be different with the pandemic, the chaos and holiday stress will likely remain. The financial impact, family expectations, and social gatherings can all be overwhelming. Fortunately, it doesn’t have to be as stressful as you ma...

When money fights occur between partners, it can cause real pain and damage to relationships. These fights lead to anger, frustration, and disappointment in yourself or the person you are fighting with. Emotions can run high and things can be said that are hurtful. It is important to learn ...

       Your money stories and beliefs start with your Family-Of-Origin, which encompasses everyone on your family tree, even great grandparents and step-relatives. It is possible these people were deceased before you were born, or have been absent from the family, and yet, they can have an impact...

The topic of money in relationships is a touchy one, one that can lead to money fights. Money fights are when you and your partner have difficulty relating to each other and communicating around money.  When discussing money, you may believe that your money expectations and goals are right and...

        In my previous posts on Financial Wellbeing, I have defined it, discussed the practical and emotional side of finances, and explained the three stages of financial well-being. The question is, now what? What can you do to achieve financial health?          First, it is important to under...

         It is a process to improve your financial wellbeing and takes time and effort to get to the place where you are at ease with your money— where you feel secure in your future and happy with yourself and your financial situation. At times, before you get there, you can find yourself in a p...

          As a financial therapist, I want to educate my clients on what financial wellbeing is, and what may be blocking them from reaching their financial goals. Financial planners and other industry experts have plenty to say about the topic, but I’m going to share from my perspective. In this...

When working with financial therapy clients, we delve deep into their emotions, where the emotions come from, and how they impact the client, relationships, and their financial future. We look at both the good and the bad, address them, and create a plan to move forward so they can find financial...

        I can tell you as a Financial Therapist one of the key barriers I see to my clients’ financial wellbeing is SHAME. Professionally speaking, I consider shame to be the most destructive psychological forces we deal with as humans. The intense negative emotions it causes makes us feel unwort...