Couples Therapy – Relationship Check Ins
I am sure for many of us when we hear the words “couples therapy” or see what couples therapy is on a tv show or in a movie, we want to run away as far as possible. For a lot of people, couples therapy means the relationship is “doomed” or “already over” and it is […]
Gardening and Gratitude
I recently treated myself to a beautiful potted ficus ginseng plant, and its curvy roots and dark green leaves spark joy for me when I see it. My hope is that it will thrive and grow, and still be with me year after year like my resilient rubber tree. But it could go the way […]
Navigating Complex Trauma with Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI)
For many in the AAPI community, the term “complex trauma” is unfamiliar. We go through life thinking our experiences and stressors are normal, suppressing valuable thoughts and emotions- living in survival mode. Our unique experiences follow us from history into childhood and mold our belief system and values, learned habits, and behaviors. Navigating complex trauma […]
Even Therapists Experience Difficulties in Communication
Over Lunar New Year, I gathered with my family and extended relatives. Seeing aunts, uncles, cousins, and close friends at my aunt’s house- some people I had not seen since the beginning of the pandemic. We were enjoying each other’s company, catching up over delicious food at the kitchen table, red lanterns and decorations hanging […]
Healthy Coping Mechanisms vs Unhealthy
It’s the new year, it’s 2022 and yet it still feels like we’re in March of 2020. Covid-19 feels like a never-ending Groundhog’s day and it’s starting to take an emotional toll on us all again. It can feel like there is never a light at the end of the tunnel and that things are […]
Mental Health Tips for Values and Goals
Having a hard time staying focused on your goals? Losing sight of what is most important to you? Feeling stuck and having difficulty moving forward? These are all such common experiences, especially when we lose sight of the bigger picture. It’s easy to go through our days focused on small tasks and mundane chores while […]
Benefits of Group Therapy
Sometimes when we hear “group therapy” it’s easy to think of tv shows where people are “forced to go to group” or “one person just talking the whole time.” In our women’s anxiety group, that’s the last thing you get. Let me tell you a few benefits of group therapy and what this group looks […]
Mindfulness Exercises to Reduce Anxiety—Especially During the Holidays
The holidays are right around the corner, so here are a few mindfulness exercises to reduce anxiety and get you through the season. It seems that 2021 has come and gone. Where has the time gone? For many of us, it feels just as 2020 did, with a lot of unknown and uncertainty. Now as […]
What to Expect From Therapy
Signing up for your first therapy session can be a daunting task. Maybe you have reached a point where you know you need support, or have been encouraged to see a therapist by someone in your life. Knowing what to expect from therapy can make getting started in the process a bit less stressful. What […]
How to Get the Most Out of Therapy So You Can Stop Going
Let’s face it, therapy can be time-consuming, emotionally draining, and not to mention expensive. Most people do not enter therapy wanting to attend weekly sessions for the rest of their lives. Oftentimes, you go to counseling in order to alleviate some kind of pain you are experiencing. You want that pain gone as quickly as […]