Dr. “CJ” - Clinical Psychologist

04/02/2026

As a Clinical Psychologist, I have to applaud this fellow Psychologist, all
Of this needs to be said and recognized.
Speaking truth to power about real ethics and what is documented and researched appropriate good clinical care and the many errors in our current justice system and current declining cultural Standards that do not recognize institutional oppression. And yes, being a good clinician requires being aware of the history of psychology and previous errors. Identity is NOT illness.

04/02/2026

01/06/2026

If you are going through a rough time, try saying these statements to yourself!

01/01/2026

Happy New Year! Here’s some easy relationship advice to help you level up for 2026.

We're the people who put couples in a lab and studied what actually helps them stay connected. So when we say a 6 second kiss matters, it is not a guess. 😘
In decades of research with thousands of couples, we found that relationships thrive on small, everyday moments of connection. The Six Second Kiss is one of the simplest. It is just long enough to interrupt the rush of the day, shift your focus to your partner, and quietly add to your emotional “bank account.” Over time, those seconds help with fondness, admiration, and even stress levels.
As you think about what you want this new year to feel like between you and your partner, consider adding this research backed ritual to the mix. Twice a day is still under 90 seconds a week, and your relationship will feel it.
You can read more about it in our article, “The Six Second Kiss,” on the Gottman blog: https://bit.ly/3KbV6Ak

12/18/2025

Here’s a moment of calm to insert into your day. It can do wonders to decrease the daily stress to have little moments like this- in real
Life or via video… take a deep breath and enjoy a 1 minute calm break. And if u really liked it- plan an outside calm break for yourself in the future!

12/11/2025

Some encouragttoday from a brilliant poet

12/09/2025

Some great phrases to use that derail the conflict and encourage connectedness in your relationships

10/30/2025

Love this story, it really illustrates how when you connect with your pain, rather than trying to just push it away or ignore it- it can be transmuted into meaning, power and resilience. Plus, I love Deadpool and Ryan Reynolds!

10/23/2025

I was just having this discussion with a client today. Appreciating the space to think and choose how you will Respond is true growth…

Life does not control us — our reactions do.
Between what happens and what we do next lies a sacred space, invisible but powerful.
In that pause lives the essence of free will.
When we choose our response consciously, we rise above instinct, pain, and conditioning.
That space is where evolution happens — where we stop being victims of circumstance and become authors of meaning.
🕊 Freedom is not in escaping reality, but in choosing how to meet it.

10/19/2025

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Born Alberta “Lucille” Hart in 1890 in Oregon, Alan L. Hart transitioned in 1917—one of the first documented transgender men in the U.S. to undergo gender-affirming surgery, funded by his supportive wife and performed by Dr. J. Allen Gilbert.

Hart went on to become a pioneering radiologist, authoring the 1936 book X-Ray for Early Diagnosis of Lung and Stomach Cancer, which popularized mass X-ray screening programs that detected tuberculosis and cancer early, saving countless lives during a time when such tech was nascent.

Despite facing medical board scrutiny over his transition, Hart built a private practice in Connecticut, advocated for public health, and wrote pulp fiction under pseudonyms exploring q***r themes.

His story, often eclipsed by later trans icons, highlights how personal authenticity fueled scientific breakthroughs in an era of pathologized q***rness.

October is LGBTQ History Month, a time to reflect on the LGBTQ pioneers who shaped our future and paved the way for innovation, creativity and a better future for q***r communities.

08/19/2025

This is a good summary of what I work on with my clients often….

07/15/2025

To be able to live authentically as your true self should always be the goal. Happy International Non- Binary People’s Day!

Today is International Non-Binary People’s Day. What does that mean? Some people’s identity or experience of gender includes aspects of being male and female, or it changes, or it doesn’t fit within the widely accepted male/female binary. For most of us, today is a chance to learn what it means to non-binary so we can be better allies in a world that doesn’t need more cruelty. ***r