Greenburg Sharon L PHD

You’ve heard the adage «Nice guys finish last,» right? Well, it’s applicable to us females, too.
This past year was a rough one for me: first, one of my sweetest students (age 16) passed away suddenly. Then I was in a relationship that was very, very difficult on multiple accounts. To top it off, I just feel awkward and insecure sometimes.
Needless to say, I needed someone to help me sort out my feelings of grief, confusion, and inadequacy, coupled with the blame and negativity that was being projected onto me. I hoped therapy might help give me a more positive perspective and learn some coping and/​or behavior strategies.
Dr. Greenburg is very perceptive: she’s picked up my nuances and habits pretty quickly, and I like that. She’s pleasant and asks about my week. If I have a problem or something that’s bothering me, she has a plan of attack. She can also sort through my unchronological messes and see patterns (in how others treat me, my response) and brings them up. This is EXACTLY what I wanted. And, she’s very non-​judgy. (Also exactly what I needed.)
Throughout this experience I’ve learned what «codependency» is. «Nice guys» and «nice girls,» you might want to look into it; awareness might help us «givers» walk away with more than just the short end of the stick! (In short: Treat yourself with importance, first, because others aren’t necessarily going to!)
So, to sum, I’m feeling positive and optimistic, and I’m thankful for that. Onward to a better, more positive year!