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What Is EMDR Therapy? 5 Impressive Benefits
Whether you are suffering from a mental health condition, are a mental health professional, or are simply interested in keeping...
It Really Works! 4 Incredible Benefits of Couples Therapy
When you hear the term “couples therapy,” what do you think of? For many, couples therapy is associated with unhappy...
What’s Difference Between Anxiety & Stress?
Do you find yourself feeling nervous, overwhelmed, and worried for extended periods of time? This is a common symptom of...
Positive Parenting: Supporting Your Child’s Self-Control
By: Jenna Del Valle, Ph.D. Many parents struggle with disciplining their child, and it can be difficult to find a...
Teletherapy: Don’t Knock It Until You Try It
Teletherapy or virtual therapy isn’t a new concept, but many mental health professionals and clients have been forced to adapt to a new way of connecting and providing/seeking help.
The Power of Validation
Validation is an important, yet often misunderstood concept and practice in any interpersonal relationship. It communicates recognition and acceptance of an individual’s thoughts, feelings, and/or behaviors. People often believe validation is synonymous with agreement or approval, but it actually communicates support, care, and concern for an individual, even if you do not entirely agree with them.
What is Psychological Testing and could it help me?
Have you ever had a question about yourself that you wish could be answered? This could include thoughts like “why can’t I sit still” or “why is it hard to be around other people”, to even something as big as “what makes me who I am”.
Mental health care for the postpartum period
One of the biggest life transitions that one may experience is parenthood. For women, the mind and body undergo so many changes during pregnancy, such as changes in hormone levels and weight gain.
Helping kids grow their Emotional Intelligence – Is it really important?
It’s important that our children learn that having various emotions is not a bad or scary thing. Even experiencing anger. It’s how one responds to the emotion that is noticed and evaluated. We need to show our children that when we experience an emotion, whether positive or negative, we have to acknowledge the emotion, accept it, and then decide how we want to respond.
Dismantling Anti-Black Attitudes
George Floyd’s death has ignited yet another movement and uprising for equality. We are again faced with the ugly truth of racism and discrimination. Along with protesting, it’s important that we educate our communities, including people of color, in order to dismantle anti-Black behavior and attitudes.
Maintaining Your Child’s Peer Connection
Dealing with life change or transition is sometimes difficult to manage because it means that the original plans that were set in motion didn’t pan out. Strong emotions are inevitable responses to these transitions,
Wondering How Culture Impacts Your Mental Health?
Grappling between cultural and family expectations, and you feel lost or frustrated, therapy could be a really helpful space to explore these issues!
Anxious and Depressed and Reaching For ALL the Snacks?
Dealing with life change or transition is sometimes difficult to manage because it means that the original plans that were set in motion didn’t pan out. Strong emotions are inevitable responses to these transitions,
Dealing with too much change in your life? You’re not alone!
Dealing with life change or transition is sometimes difficult to manage because it means that the original plans that were set in motion didn’t pan out. Strong emotions are inevitable responses to these transitions,
Don’t Forget to Socialize!
In this busy and career driven climate that Silicon Valley has become, it’s easy to tune out the people around you, and forget to socialize. But has it gone too far? Is our younger generation also heading in that direction?
6 Common Misconceptions About Therapy & Counseling
Whether you’re a seasoned client or new to therapy, it’s likely you’ve come across some myths and misconceptions about therapy. These myths may have even stopped you from scheduling an appointment...