Nathan Feiles, Lmsw

LATEST ARTICLES ( 121 )

• Fear of Flying Book Release!

  I’m happy to announce the release of my new book designed to help people overcome their fear of flying: Scared Flightless: An Interactive Guide Exercises to... Read more

  Posted on 13 September 2017 LOVE & SEX, RELATIONSHIPS

• The Impact of Silencing Your Voice

  In my practice, one of my specialties is working with people who struggle with various types of anxiety. One of the themes I see almost across the board with... Read more

  Posted on 05 September 2017 LOVE & SEX, RELATIONSHIPS

• Fear of Flying: How Major Life Transitions Contribute

  I have worked with many people on overcoming fear of flying who were actually able to fly comfortably until sometime after age 20 (various points beyond this). Read more

  Posted on 10 August 2017 LOVE & SEX, RELATIONSHIPS

• Set Boundaries, Don’t Build Walls

  There are many ways to set boundaries. There are the boundaries that people can set with themselves, such as how they cut out bad habits or enforce healthier... Read more

  Posted on 10 July 2017 LOVE & SEX, RELATIONSHIPS

• Acting: A Career of Emotions

  There are times when getting to know our emotional selves goes beyond improving the quality of our personal lives. One of my specialties is working with actors... Read more

  Posted on 26 June 2017 LOVE & SEX, RELATIONSHIPS

• Does Anxiety Make You Off-Putting?

  I recently went out to a social event — a friend’s gathering in the park. I was feeling so socially anxious that I just didn’t know what to say to people. Read more

  Posted on 14 June 2017 LOVE & SEX, RELATIONSHIPS

• To Connect with the World, First Connect with Yourself

  One of the constants I see in my therapy practice are people who come in desiring to better emotionally connect with the world in various ways. Read more

  Posted on 16 May 2017 LOVE & SEX, RELATIONSHIPS

• Fear of Flying: Reverse Normalization

  Fear of flying is a very common issue. Many people experience it, and many of these people will be the first to tell you that fear of flying robs them of their... Read more

  Posted on 15 May 2017 LOVE & SEX, RELATIONSHIPS

• The Difference Between Migraines and a Headache

  Chronic migraines are an event that many sufferers would describe as traumatizing. Headaches are no fun in their own right, either. Read more

  Posted on 08 May 2017 LOVE & SEX, RELATIONSHIPS

• “I’m Not Your Friend, I’m Your Parent…”

  I can’t tell you how many times I’ve heard someone say this to their child, or how many times I’ve heard someone give advice to another parent saying, “you can’... Read more

  Posted on 01 May 2017 LOVE & SEX, RELATIONSHIPS

• An Experience of Depression

  It’s morning. I try to open my eyes as I lay in bed, but really I just want to leave them closed. Merely trying to peel open my eyelids feels like it takes a... Read more

  Posted on 16 November 2016 LOVE & SEX, RELATIONSHIPS

• 6 Suggestions for Choosing a Therapist

  Starting a relationship with a therapist is very personal and can be nerve-racking for many. It’s hard to know who’s going to be a good fit without taking the... Read more

  Posted on 10 October 2016 LOVE & SEX, RELATIONSHIPS

• Migraines: Medical Or Emotional?

  If only there was an easy answer to this. Migraines certainly have a medical presentation, considering the headaches, and all of the symptoms that can come... Read more

  Posted on 15 September 2016 LOVE & SEX, RELATIONSHIPS

• Can a GOOD Childhood Lead to Depression?

  One of the stereotypes of therapy is the assumption that depression (and anxiety) are the result of a “bad” childhood. The idea that the depressed person’s... Read more

  Posted on 16 August 2016 LOVE & SEX, RELATIONSHIPS

• Depression Sucks..

  I know, clinical word, right? — “Sucks”. But it does. Depression sucks. I’ve seen many people in my practice who struggle with depression, and there’s nothing... Read more

  Posted on 29 July 2016 LOVE & SEX, RELATIONSHIPS

• Social Anxiety: Genuine Interest

  Please click on either of the following links if you haven’t read part 1 or part 2 of this social anxiety series.With social anxiety, people can get caught up i... Read more

  Posted on 26 June 2016 LOVE & SEX, RELATIONSHIPS

• The Social Anxiety Window

  This post is part 2 of a 3 part social anxiety series. Please click here if you’d like to read part 1 before continuing. Otherwise, read on.There is something... Read more

  Posted on 20 June 2016 LOVE & SEX, RELATIONSHIPS

• Social Anxiety: The Dreaded Conversation

  Some people look forward to social situations and seem to thrive off of them. Many others have a more difficult time with social situations, leading people to... Read more

  Posted on 13 June 2016 LOVE & SEX, RELATIONSHIPS

• Migraines: Your Internal Migraine Environment

  Chronic migraines are life-changing. It is a lonely struggle that family and friends don’t tend to understand without experiencing it for themselves (and... Read more

  Posted on 13 May 2016 LOVE & SEX, RELATIONSHIPS

• Can Talking to Friends Really Replace Therapy?

  I have to admit, as a therapist with many years of training, and still aiming to improve my work every day, it always frustrates me when I hear people equate th... Read more

  Posted on 13 April 2016 LOVE & SEX, RELATIONSHIPS