by Anne Aja | May 5, 2010 | Therapy
Sex should be one of life’s great joys. But some people, even if sexually active, are unable to experience a real sense of satisfaction. The joy of lovemaking often gets sidetracked because of deeply held negative beliefs about sex or oneself. For some, the lack of...
by Anne Aja | May 5, 2010 | Therapy
Something is different. He/she is not the same. Whether it be the clothing, the typical teenage “attitude,” the “later” that never comes when you ask them to pick up their room, or something darker—withdrawal, angry outbursts, long sleeves that are hiding cuts or...
by Anne Aja | May 4, 2010 | Therapy
Mother says, “Show me your agenda with your homework assignments.” Mom does spot checks on the school website to double check her adolescent’s agenda, look for teacher notations regarding missing homework assignments, and to monitor grades. “What would be the most...
by Anne Aja | Mar 10, 2010 | Therapy
Q. What is hypnosis and how does it work? A. Hypnosis is a state of inner absorption, concentration and focused attention. It is like using a magnifying glass to focus the rays of the sun and make them more powerful. Similarly, when our minds are concentrated and...
by Anne Aja | Feb 9, 2010 | Therapy
Sex therapy takes up about half of Anne Aja’s caseload. The Newport News therapist holds certifications in marriage and family therapy and additionally in sex therapy. “It’s hard to work with a couple and not talk about sex,” she says. To gain licensure from the...
