Deciding to seek help from a mental health professional can be a pivotal moment in a person’s life. Yet, it often comes with a myriad of questions: How do I find the right therapist? What should I expect in my first session? How do I know if this is the right fit for me? This…
Do you want to live a healthier, peaceful, more balanced life? If so, you might consider starting a daily meditation practice. Meditation is the practice of being fully aware of the present moment. You tune in to how you feel physically, emotionally, and possibly even spiritually. To do so, you use your breath to focus…
Starting with a new therapist can be hard- you’ve never met them and now they’re gonna ask you a million questions? Here’s what I typically focus on that first session/assessment for folks wanting EMDR Therapy and I hope it reduces some of that “this is new” anxiety. Assessment Questions I’ll ask you to tell me…
Have you ever found yourself asking this question? If so, you’re not alone. This is a common question that I have been asked over the years. So, let’s take a deeper look at this question. What if I were to remove the word “counseling” from that question and replace it with “caring for myself”…
Queerly Beloved is an online relational and somatic process group for Queer and Trans adults in CA who want to explore new ways of connecting with others in a safe and supportive environment. Learn what it means for you to connect with others, without losing track of who you are and how you feel. Through…
Conversations about one’s relationship to self and loving oneself have been popping up in some way shape or form in therapy throughout the years I have practiced. Self-love is not something we complete and check off a to-do list. It is a journey, a process, an unraveling. It is a bumpy and winding road. Self-love…
After getting out of a divorce, the idea of jumping back into the dating scene can be pretty intimidating. Especially in the age of COVID-19, it can be difficult to get motivated to meet new people. If you feel overwhelmed, just know that you’re far from alone. With the right strategies, you can approach this…
There has never been a better time to start therapy. Due to the COVID19 virus, every therapist from all over the world is now just a click away. And let’s be honest, while being holed up with your loved ones is great…we also all need some time to ourselves. So how can therapy help you…
“The internet is becoming the town square for the global village of tomorrow.” -Bill Gates Ready or not, COVID-19 has catapulted the medical and mental health community into the era of telemedicine. In an effort to be productive (and stay relevant) during the current global shut down, this 50-something, moderately tech-savvy mental health provider just…
The most important thing to remember about starting therapy for the first time is that there is no “perfect” time to start therapy. Therapy and counseling are great tools to incorporate into your life at any time. You can feel really great or really down. Your life can feel organized or it can feel messy….