By Clinton Sims, Clinical Psychologist Addiction is defined as dependence on a behavior or substance that a person is powerless to stop. There are two classifications: substance addictions, which include alcohol, drugs, and smoking, and process addictions, which include gambling, spending, shopping, eating, and sexual activity. Many addicts have more than one vice. For some, [...]

By Clinton Sims, Psy. D As reported by the National Institute on Mental Health, anxiety disorders are the most common mental illness in the United States, affecting 40 million of the population above age 17. Anxiety symptoms tend to engender negative self-evaluations and negative self-perceptions. Some of my clients report experiencing anxious feelings since childhood. [...]

By: Clinton Sims, Ph.D. Q: How does a person know when his or her anger is becoming a problem? A: The National Institute of Mental Health reports that anger or anger-related disorders affect nearly 16 million people. It’s sometimes difficult for people to see they have a problem with anger but there are several, important [...]

By Clinton Sims, Clinical Psychologist Trust is based on an expectation of the positive behavior of another, sometimes exhibited as loyalty, kept promises or integrity. It is the foundation on which healthy relationships are built, and it is a core component of what defines societal interactions. When it is absent, it can signify the worst [...]