What We Resist Persists: Embracing Discomfort as a Path to Growth and Resilience
Discomfort is an unavoidable part of life. It comes in many forms, from physical pain to emotional challenges. Our natural instinct is...
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Bay Area Mental Health
Apr 5, 20231 min read
Lean In To the Little Moments
Some of you have heard me say that life is lived in the small moments. Let me explain that a little further because this little concept...
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Bay Area Mental Health
Apr 5, 20232 min read
We Can Do Hard Things
Last week was a difficult one for me personally, and I encountered some challenges that in the past would probably have knocked me down...
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Bay Area Mental Health
Mar 25, 20231 min read
Depression, Anxiety and Rumination: What is the Link?
Depression and anxiety have been on the rise over the last several years, both in frequency and also in severity. Did you know that...
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Bay Area Mental Health
Mar 9, 20236 min read
Dispelling Misconceptions About DBT: What Every Therapist Needs to Know
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is a type of psychotherapy that was developed in the 1980s by Dr. Marsha Linehan. It was created with...
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Bay Area Mental Health
Feb 24, 202311 min read
Says Goodbye to Burnout: Learning How to Recover Your Energy and Passion
It has been a brutal few years hasn't it? I think 2023 is going to be the year when we really start to see the deep impacts of burnout...
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Bay Area Mental Health
Feb 10, 20231 min read
Is Resentment Poisoning You?
" Holding on to resentment is like drinking poison and expecting the other person to die." This quote, or variations of it, has been...
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Bay Area Mental Health
Feb 6, 20232 min read
Cultivating Resilience and Joy!
Happy Wednesday! Did you know that today we are welcoming in Black History Month? I want to take this opportunity to share one of my...
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Bay Area Mental Health
Feb 6, 20232 min read
What Drives You, Comparison or Compassion?
I’ve been thinking a lot about comparisons lately, specifically how we humans tend to always be comparing ourselves to others - either to...
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Bay Area Mental Health
Feb 6, 20232 min read
Perfectly Imperfect: The Art of Self Acceptance
Let’s take the opportunity today to celebrate being Imperfect! (Yes, I am quite serious… keep reading.) The drive for perfection is at...
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Bay Area Mental Health
Feb 6, 20232 min read
It's OKAY to be Just OKAY
In a world that often celebrates perfection and achievement, it can be easy to feel like we have to constantly strive for more and be at...
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Bay Area Mental Health
Feb 6, 20232 min read
What's Your Word for 2023?
Welcome to 2023! Are you an intention setter, a resolution maker or a casual observer of these traditions? Personally, I have always...
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Bay Area Mental Health
Jan 8, 20233 min read
4 Reasons the Word ‘Gaslighting’ is More Harmful Than You Think
The word "gaslighting" has become increasingly popular in recent years, particularly in the realm of relationships and communication....
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Bay Area Mental Health
Dec 10, 20222 min read
But I don't want to....
It appears recently that my to do list is growing, how about yours? I feel like this time of the season my list seems to grow with the...
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Bay Area Mental Health
Oct 7, 20223 min read
Have You Forgotten How To Play?
“We don’t stop playing because we grow old; we grow old because we stop playing.” — George Bernard Shaw Life is hard, let’s be honest. ...
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Bay Area Mental Health
Oct 7, 20224 min read
5 Tips To Help Your Teen Thrive
“Parents can only give good advice or put them on the right paths, but the final forming of a person’s character lies in their own...
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Bay Area Mental Health
Oct 7, 20223 min read
Finding Balance At Work: Loving Your Job While Avoiding Burnout
Early on in my career as a therapist I knew I wanted to specialize in trauma therapy. One of the trickiest part of doing this kind of...
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Bay Area Mental Health
Oct 7, 20223 min read
5 Ways To Manage Bipolar With Lifestyle Changes
Bipolar disorder is nothing to mess around with. The highs can feel good but are dangerous. The lows, well the lows aren’t anything you...
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Bay Area Mental Health
Oct 7, 20222 min read
Reach Out And Touch Someone: The Importance Of Companionship For Mental Health
We live in a digital world. Email, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram… This is fantastic technology and it lets us connect with people across...
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Bay Area Mental Health
Oct 7, 20223 min read
Can Pets Help Relieve Depression?
“Pets offer an unconditional love that can be very helpful to people with depression,” says Ian Cook, MD, a psychiatrist and director of...
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