I'm a Certified Health Education Specialist with a Bachelor's Degree in Public Health Education. I have written and edited hundreds of articles related to health and wellness.
How to Find the Right Therapist for Autistic Adults: A Practical, Affirming Guide
Therapy can help autistic adults manage co-occurring disorders, cope with day-to-day challenges, and improve quality of life.
Social Anxiety vs. Autism: Understanding the Differences and Overlap
This is an article about the relationship between social anxiety and autism, as well as their differences and similarities.
Selective Mutism in Adults: What It Is, Why It Happens, and What Actually Helps
Selective mutism is an anxiety-related condition in which people are unable to speak in some situations, despite having no speaking limitations in others.
Understanding the Link Between Autism and Alcohol Use
This is an article about the relationship between autism and alcohol use.
Exploring the Link Between Vitamin D and Healthy Aging
This is an article about the health benefits of vitamin D.
Should I Get Screened for Breast Cancer Early? It Depends
This is an article about breast cancer screenings.
"I Can Make A Difference"
In my first article as local editor for Tenafly Magazine, I interviewed an autistic man who built a local community for neurodivergent individuals.
Managing Tinder anxiety and overthinking – Tips from therapists
This is an article about overthinking online dating.
Fear of water (Aquaphobia): Common causes and treatment
This is an article about aquaphobia.
Fear of Needles (Trypanophobia) and how to treat it
This is an article about fear of needles, when it may be a mental health condition, and how it's treated.
What is retroactive jealousy?
This is an article about retroactive jealousy and when it may point to a mental health issue.
Overthinking after being cheated on? Here’s how to move on
I rewrote and expanded this article about overthinking after infidelity, leading to a tenfold increase in pageviews within 2 weeks.
Do you have fears about taking medication? You’re not alone
This is an article about fearing medication.
Intrusive thoughts on planes? You’re not alone
This is an article about intrusive thoughts on planes.