PinnedMarcia Naomi Berger, MSW, LCSW, Author, TherapistThe Anger WorkshopWhere I worked in the 1970s, we were encouraged to get in touch with our feelings, express them, and act them out. No holds barred. The…5 min read·Mar 29, 2022----
Marcia Naomi Berger, MSW, LCSW, Author, TherapistDating and Marriage “Facts” — True or False?When I launched my then-newly published book: Marriage Minded: An A to Z Dating Guide for Lasting Love at the Book Passage store in Corte…3 min read·Feb 23, 2024----
Marcia Naomi Berger, MSW, LCSW, Author, TherapistA Therapist’s Journey Through Bipolar CountryAs both a mental health professional and a psychiatric inpatient, I’ve seen mental illness from both sides. I was nearly thirty and a…4 min read·Feb 23, 2024--2--2
Marcia Naomi Berger, MSW, LCSW, Author, TherapistResolved for 2024: To Watch My Words“Don’t ever diminish the power of words. Words move hearts and hearts move limbs.” — Hamza Yusuf Our words can tremendously impact our…4 min read·Dec 31, 2023--1--1
Marcia Naomi Berger, MSW, LCSW, Author, TherapistFrom Single to Married: Five Stages of ChangeMoving from single to married is a huge change. Research confirms the huge benefits of a good marriage, yet many people find the journey…3 min read·Jul 10, 2023--1--1
Marcia Naomi Berger, MSW, LCSW, Author, TherapistIntimacy Involves More Than Just Sex“To be yourself in a world that is constantly trying to make you something else is the greatest accomplishment.” — Ralph Waldo Emerson…6 min read·Feb 21, 2023----
Marcia Naomi Berger, MSW, LCSW, Author, TherapistWhat True Love Looks Like; It’s Different from What You May ThinkEveryone praises the value of love. This article challenges popular culture’s emphasis on love as being loved or at least receiving love in…4 min read·Jan 17, 2023----
Marcia Naomi Berger, MSW, LCSW, Author, TherapistIs Lasting Love an Oxymoron?An oxymoron is a contradiction in terms. It’s a figure of speech in which contradictory terms appear in conjunction, for example, ‘working…3 min read·Jan 3, 2023----
Marcia Naomi Berger, MSW, LCSW, Author, TherapistDating to Marry? Three Lists for SuccessToo many singles aren’t clear about what traits they require in a spouse. They may continue to date someone who’s not right for them…3 min read·Jan 3, 2023----
Marcia Naomi Berger, MSW, LCSW, Author, TherapistA New Year, A New You?When my neighbor, Katey, told me how she and her friends made New Year’s resolutions, they had a cute idea. They decided to make the same…4 min read·Jan 1, 2023----