Cliff Heegel Ph.D.

Now and then people ask me: “How can you sit there and listen to other people’s problems day after day?” Sometimes I get a reminder of why I do what I do. Here’s one that came in recently via Facebook: Hello from one of your sicker former patients! Life is good in (a state), I [...]

My clients are sometimes unsure about exactly what sort of things will happen in psychotherapy and precisely how long it will take. I honestly cannot answer that question for you quickly. We will have to invest some time together because one size of psychotherapy does not fit all. However, here’s The Big Picture about what [...]

Here’s a good book– Finding Your Own North Star by Martha Beck.  It hsa been around for a few years but it is definitely worth a read if you have not read it yet. If you read it and your life did not change for the better, read it again- this time, do the exercises. [...]

Here’s a short audio reflective exercise that can help you awaken from what Tara Brach calls “The Trance of Unworthiness.”  Below the audio link is an excerpt from one of her articles that I found on the internet. And if you want to know a lot more, read her book “Radical Acceptance.” Audio Link: http://askdrcliff.com/audio/tranceunworthy.mp3 [...]

This post is specifically a reference for my clients use and is not a comprehensive article on Omega 3 supplements.  The recommendations come from Stephen S. Ilardi, PhD,  and Barry Sears, MD.About Omega 3 Supplements The bottom line- for depression or mood improvement, take 1-2 grams (1000-2000 mg) of EPA daily. For weight control or chronic [...]