Nicholas Pollak
Making Beautiful Music Within You
An aging rock musician came to see me with heart palpitations, rapid breathing, sweating severe anxiety. Desperate for help, he was suffering a severe...
No Problem Is Too Difficult
Losing weight, quitting smoking, improving your sports and work performances, improving motivation, relationships, confidence and self-esteem.
These issues are a constant source of work for...
Love Can Rock, Nearly Collapse, Recover
A young lady called me to see if I would meet with her and her fiancé because they are fighting more than they normal....
How to Fall Asleep Every Time
Ugh. The feeling after missing a good night’s sleep. At least 7 to 8 hours are recommended. Not the case for too many of...
Don’t Let It Happen. Don’t Let It Happen
Several clients recently have asked me to help them with stage fright and nervousness at auditions. I have been helping actors for years. All...
I Can’t Wait Any Longer
Once again I find myself waiting for a client to show for a confirmed appointment. Twenty-five minutes into the session, no contact.
As a therapist,...
Don’t Resist Change
My internet was extremely slow, often unresponsive the other day. Not only do I have Time Warner cable for the internet but also Verizon....
Smoke Gets in Your Eyes and Lungs
Why would anyone want to quit smoking?
An old friend, your cigarettes still were there when others shunned you.
When you left home, started a new...
Why New Year’s Resolutions Fail
Since the new year celebrations have vanished, I suspect your new year’s resolutions have, too.
Why do you always fall back into negative habits?
We become...
The Importance of Attitude
You may have noticed that people’s rudeness increases when they are stressed.
Three weeks after the Christmas rush, you have had time to reflect on...
