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By: Angela Espinoza The Essence of Introspection Introspection occurs when we take the act of courage to step into the meanings of our thoughts and emotions. It can be an act of self-love, self-preservation, and self-discovery. During difficult times, introspection can allow us to overcome negative and limiting beliefs about ourselves and the world around […]

Spring Cleaning in the mental health world takes on a whole new meaning. Typically, spring is when we all start checking in to see if we have followed through with our new year’s resolutions and begin reminding ourselves that it is okay to begin anew by cleaning our homes! This spring, we encourage you to […]

I’m sure we have all heard the statement: failure to launch at some point. Made popular by the movie with Matthew McConaughey, the concept “Failure to Launch” describes the circumstance in which individuals aged 18 to 25 face difficulty launching into adulthood. This concept is so popular. In fact, a Clark University Researcher, Jefferey Jensen […]

By: Angela Espinoza Has someone told you before that “you need to start thinking logically”? Or, maybe that your emotions tend to get the best of you? Perhaps some of us believe that there is a center point at which logic and emotion can both meet. For others, it can be difficult to rest in […]

By: Angela Espinoza Take a moment to give yourself love and appreciation for everything that you did (and even that in which you didn’t do) during the holiday season. Even that which we didn’t do, whether willingly or otherwise, served its purpose and was most likely for the best. The holiday season is a time […]

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 […]