The Biggest Secret No One Ever Told You About Boundaries

The Biggest Secret No One Ever Told You About Boundaries “Walls keep everybody out. Boundaries teach them where the door is.” – Mark Groves The Biggest Secret No One Ever Told You About Boundaries Setting boundaries often feels like the hard part—defining your limits, expressing your needs, and communicating them to others. But what happens […]

How to Unlock Your Inner Strength: Discover the Trauma Resiliency Model

How to Unlock Your Inner Strength: Discover About Trauma Resiliency Model “You can’t stop the waves, but you can learn to surf.” —Jon Kabat-Zinn How to Unlock Your Inner Strength: Discover About Trauma Resiliency Model Trauma Resiliency is a powerful concept that has transformed how we understand and approach healing from emotional and physical wounds. […]

Learn How to Navigate Holiday Stress with 6 Tips from a Los Angeles Anxiety Therapist Insight

Learn How to Navigate Holiday Stress with 6 Tips from a Los Angeles Anxiety Therapist Insight “Empathy is a respectful understanding of what others are experiencing.” — Marshall B. Rosenberg Learn How to Navigate Holiday Stress with 6 Tips from a Los Angeles Anxiety Therapist Insight As the holidays draw near, seeking support from a […]

The Unwinnable Calculus: Navigating the Maze of Double Binds

The Unwinnable Calculus: Navigating the Maze of Double Binds “Between stimulus and response, there is a space. In that space is our power to choose our response. In our response lies our growth and our freedom.” — Viktor Frankl The Unwinnable Calculus: Navigating the Maze of Double Binds In the labyrinth of human relationships, few […]

Am I In An Abusive Relationship?

Am I In An Abusive Relationship? “You may not control all the events that happen to you, but you can decide not to be reduced by them.”  – Maya Angelou Am I In An Abusive Relationship? In my years as a therapist, I’ve witnessed the quiet torment of those wrestling with a difficult and sometimes […]

What is the Difference Between an Unhealthy Relationship and an Abusive Relationship?

What is the Difference Between an Unhealthy Relationship and an Abusive Relationship? “You don’t have to control your thoughts. You just have to stop letting them control you.” — Dan Millman What is the Difference Between an Unhealthy Relationship and an Abusive Relationship? Navigating the waters of relationships can often be complex and nuanced. While […]

Is it Worry or Anxiety? Here’s How to Tell the Difference

Is it Worry or Anxiety? Here’s How to Tell the Difference “Nothing is permanent in this wicked world — not even our troubles” -Charlie Chaplin Have you ever found yourself caught in a loop of overthinking, wondering if what you’re experiencing is just a case of worry or something deeper? We often use the terms […]

How to Stop Overfunctioning & Reclaim Your Power

How to Stop Overfunctioning and Reclaim Your Power How Not To Overfunction Earlier today, I found myself *triggered* during a text exchange with a new romantic interest. His message, while not ill-intentioned, hurt my feelings.  It was a small thing, really, but given how consistently caring and receptive he had been to my emotional expressions; […]

The Importance of Self-Love and Self-Acceptance

The Importance of Self-Love and Self-Acceptance “Growth begins when we start accepting ourselves.” – Jean Vanier We usually set standards that are too high for ourselves because the society expects us to be perfect. We tend to forget that everyone has flaws including the people we perceive to be perfect. Self-love and self-acceptance are critical […]

8 Ways to Boost Your Self Esteem

8 Ways to Boost Your Self Esteem “The greatest thing in the world is to know how to belong to oneself.” – Michel de Montaigne There’s nothing greater than self-acceptance. Feeling confident in yourself is the best way to live your life. Self-esteem affects everything, from your relationships and professional life to your mental well-being. […]