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You Might Be Carrying Trauma Without Even Knowing It, and How Trauma Therapy Can Help
For those who never thought trauma applied to them—but still feel stuck, anxious, or disconnected. You’ve never been in a warzone. You...
Bay Area Mental Health
Mar 305 min read
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Overcoming Urgency Addiction
The wisdom I share in this blog comes from my own personal insights as well as insights gained from my clinical work. This week I’m going...
Bay Area Mental Health
Mar 273 min read
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The Attitude is Gratitude!
In the frantic pace of daily life, with its ups, downs, and everything in between, it can be easy to focus only on the challenges and...
Bay Area Mental Health
Nov 20, 20243 min read
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The Magic of Present Moment Awareness
Living in the moment isn't just a whimsical idea—it's a practical tool for living a fulfilling life. Present moment awareness, or...
Bay Area Mental Health
Oct 25, 20242 min read
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The Dance of Anxiety and Avoidance
Avoidance. We all do it from time to time, but why  do we do it and is there a better option that can help us live more fulfilling lives?...
Bay Area Mental Health
Oct 21, 20242 min read
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Navigating Burnout and Reclaiming Your Vitality
Long before COVID, we were experiencing an epidemic of loneliness and I believe we have a new epidemic on the rise now in our post-COVID...
Bay Area Mental Health
Oct 18, 20242 min read
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What If It's More Than Just a Bad Day? Understanding and Coping with Clinical Depression
I want to address a common misconception that often shadows our discussions about mental health: the difference between experiencing a...
Bay Area Mental Health
Oct 14, 20242 min read
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When Emotions Take the Wheel
Emotions are complex and tricky. Without them life would not feel worthwhile, but sometimes they get unruly and really cause problems! It...
Bay Area Mental Health
Oct 14, 20242 min read
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Caring for the Neurodivergent Nervous System
Neurodivergence isn’t just a label, it’s a lens through which many experience the world. The differences are not deficits but variations...
Bay Area Mental Health
Sep 30, 20246 min read
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Breaking the Chains of Trauma: Strategies for Healing and Growth
Experiencing trauma can shatter one's sense of safety, leaving deep emotional scars that linger long after the event has passed. Trauma...
Bay Area Mental Health
Jul 29, 20246 min read
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Lessons from Over the Rainbow Bridge
I’ve had many teachers in my life and I owe them all so much GRATITUDE. But among them all, it was a tiny little furball with a firey...
Bay Area Mental Health
Mar 7, 20243 min read
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Recovering from Loneliness: "A Part of" or "Apart From"?
The key to overcoming loneliness and fostering meaningful relationships lies in cultivating a sincere relationship with oneself.
Bay Area Mental Health
Mar 4, 20242 min read
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Healing at the Intersection: Ketamine Psychotherapy for Depression, Trauma and Autistic Burnout
In the intricate landscape of mental health and well-being, unconventional journeys often lead us to unexpected places in search of...
Bay Area Mental Health
Dec 5, 20238 min read
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The Escape Epidemic: Why We Run from Pain and How to Transform it Instead
Photo by Stella Jacob on Unsplash Hey there, my fellow seekers of mental clarity and well-being! Have you ever found yourself daydreaming...
Bay Area Mental Health
Aug 9, 20236 min read
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Don't Push the River
A friend reminded me last week of a bit of wisdom that I've heard before but that is easily forgotten in the rush of our oh-so-busy...
Bay Area Mental Health
Jul 3, 20232 min read
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Why We Should Stop Chasing Other People's Dreams
(aka How to Live Authentically) Have you ever felt like you were living someone else's life? Like you were following a script that wasn't...
Bay Area Mental Health
Jun 28, 20235 min read
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ADHD and PTSD: A Surprising Link
In recent years, there has been a growing body of research exploring the relationship between Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder...
Bay Area Mental Health
Jun 1, 20233 min read
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Breaking Free from Negative Thinking: The Promise of Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy
It’s no secret that we are in a mental health crisis that was exacerbated by the COVID pandemic, growing economic instability and social...
Bay Area Mental Health
May 22, 20237 min read
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Mental Health Matters
You may have noticed an increase in the use of the tag #MentalHealthMatters lately. Partly this is because we are in a prolonged mental...
Bay Area Mental Health
May 21, 20231 min read
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Leaning In to Discomfort
Last week's email linked to an article I wrote about Embracing Discomfort as a path to wholeness. If you didn't read it, here is that...
Bay Area Mental Health
May 21, 20232 min read
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