By: Angela Espinoza The pressures of ‘doing’ and ‘being’ can be never ending. It seems as though there is no end to the rush of the world around us, and when the external world is chaotic, our internal worlds can also feel imbalanced. Burnout becomes a state of being that accumulates over time when negative […]
At the start of each new year, we begin considering making thoughtful resolutions. Sometimes we even do an overhaul of something we did not feel worked out well this past year. We start evaluating our performance from the year before. Finally, we end up focusing on one (or a few) of the main parts of […]
In June, we recognize Pride. We hear a lot about being an ally of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex, asexual, plus (LGBTQIA+) community. There is much confusion about what it means to be an ally. For instance, some might still wonder what is expected. They may wonder what is involved, and how to […]
Have you ever experienced virtual counseling? Are you having trouble meeting your therapist in person due to time, financial, or other constraints? No problem – we are here to help! Teletherapy or virtual counseling is a convenient method of providing therapy to clients remotely via our HIPPA-compliant, online platform. Teletherapy is conducted by one of […]
Self-Compassion can be hard. Often when I ask clients how they show self-compassion. I get questions and confusion in return. What is self-compassion? What actions would I need to take? Where do I start? For many, the idea of showing yourself a little grace is foreign. Humans are social creatures, and we often fall victim […]
The holiday season is near, which means fall and all of the great things that tend to come with it: cooler weather, seasonal treats, seasonal self-care, and family time! Then again, there is also the stressful part of this season: physical changes in response to colder weather, food-focused events, and (you guessed it) family time. […]
In thinking about intimacy and boundaries, it becomes more apparent throughout time that privacy is very sincerely a privilege these days! So much of our information is available to the public through social media, and much of our lives are spent exchanging information digitally or otherwise. As a result, the lines between appropriate conversation, boundaries, […]
Have you ever been confiding in someone and just felt like they didn’t quite understand what kind of support you were looking for at that moment? Those times when you are just left feeling like you want more from your support system or that what you were sharing didn’t land correctly? Well, because of all […]
As a therapist, I believe it’s crucial to address transgender awareness with empathy, understanding, and professional insight. Transgender individuals face unique challenges that require specialized support and awareness from mental health professionals and society at large. Understanding Transgender Identity Transgender identity refers to individuals whose gender identity differs from the sex they were assigned at […]
We have all been there, uncomfortable and frustrated because we aren’t quite seeing eye-to-eye with someone we are conversing with. While both parties might’ve been involved in the original situation, we find ourselves having to face the inevitable fact that there are three sides to every story: yours, mine, and what truly happened. Ideally, it […]