Field Notes: Reflections from the Counseling Office
Field Notes are inspired by the questions, struggles, and moments of insight that emerge in therapy. While every story is anonymous and no client details are ever shared, each article reflects themes that many people experience. My hope is that these reflections help you feel understood, challenged, and encouraged as you pursue healing and growth.
Same Shame, Different Story: Men, Women, and Compulsive Sex
Both men and women carry deep shame, but society shapes how it’s experienced, expressed, and addressed.
Beyond Desire: How Sex Addiction Manifests Differently in Men and Women
While both men and women can experience CSBD, research shows that the patterns, underlying mechanisms, and experiences of shame or help-seeking differ across genders.