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Will EMDR Therapy Be Too Intense for Me?
EMDR therapy should be adapted to fit your comfort level. A skilled EMDR therapist will always prioritize your safety and well-being. Here’s how EMDR therapy can be made manageable and safe, even if you’re feeling apprehensive.
Your Brain On EMDR Therapy: Tapping Into Your Own Natural Healing Power
Our brains have an inherent ability to heal themselves. But after experiencing trauma, they sometimes need a little extra help to get back to “normal.” For trauma, this is where EMDR therapy comes in. EMDR is a powerful, non-invasive, and drug-free method that supports the brain's natural healing process.
Best Quiet Cafés Around Sepulveda for Focused Work or Mental Breaks
If you’re near 3415 S Sepulveda Blvd in Los Angeles and looking for a peaceful café to work, unwind, or take a mindful break, you’re in luck. The area is home to several calm and cozy coffee spots perfect for a productive work session or a relaxing moment to recharge. Here are some top quiet cafés nearby that offer the ideal ambiance for focus, creativity, and relaxation.
Age Gap Relationships: Can They Work?
It’s true that a big age difference can bring unique challenges, but these relationships can definitely work. Like intercultural or interfaith couples, the key to success is empathy, respect, and open communication. Let’s look at why age gaps can be tricky and how couples can overcome the challenges.
Does EMDR Therapy Look the Same for Everyone?
EMDR therapy is a powerful and effective method for treating trauma and other mental health issues. But some people are concerned that it might be too rigid or impersonal to work for them. Does EMDR look the same for everyone? Can a structured and standardized protocol really heal our most personal traumas?
Is It a Bad Idea to Schedule Sex with My Partner?
Scheduling intimacy isn't a bad idea—it’s actually one of the best ways to prioritize your relationship. Protected time for closeness ensures you’re making time for the person who matters most to you. Here's what our couples therapists have to say about scheduling sex and intimacy.
How Your Media, Water, and Food Intake Impacts Your Mental Health
Our mental and emotional health is deeply influenced by the things we put into our bodies and minds. Just like how a healthy diet can fuel your body, what you feed your brain can have a powerful impact on how you feel.
How to Identify Trauma: The Mind-Body Gap
Have you ever felt like there's a disconnect between what you logically know is true and what your body believes? This is a common experience for trauma survivors. Trauma is as diverse as the people who experience it, making a common definition difficult, but when there's an inconsistency between what you logically know is true and the signals your body is sending, that's a clue you've got trauma.
Sometimes Self-Care is About Doing Less
Sometimes the best way to support our mental and emotional health is by allowing ourselves to drop the ball on things that aren’t urgent. Here are some ways to simplify your life by doing less, and how this approach can be a vital part of holistic self-care.
Therapist-Approved Destress Spots On The West Side: Find Your Calm Near Our West LA Therapy Office
Living in Los Angeles can be stressful, but there are plenty of places near our office at 3415 S Sepulveda where you can take a break and restore your sense of calm. Whether you need a moment of peace before a therapy session or a relaxing escape from your hectic day, these local spots are perfect for destressing and maintaining your mental wellness.
How to Handle “Holiday Regression”
The holidays can be challenging, especially when returning to your family home. Many of us experience what's called "holiday regression," where we slip back into old patterns and behaviors that resemble how we acted as younger versions of ourselves. Here’s what that means and how you can prepare.
Is It Okay to Give My Therapist A Holiday Gift?
When it comes to giving a holiday gift to your therapist, there are some important considerations. Here's what you should know.
8 Signs You Might Have Internalized Homophobia
No one should feel less valuable because of who they love or how they express their gender. Unfortunately, many people experience this pain. Internalized homophobia happens when people in the LGBTQ+ community believe negative things about their identity. This harms self-esteem, relationships, and mental health.
When and How to Take a Break During a Heated Discussion
We’ve all been in a heated discussion that spirals out of control, leaving both parties feeling frustrated and misunderstood. Knowing when to take a break can be the key to maintaining healthy communication. Sometimes, taking a break allows for a more productive conversation later. But how do we know when to take a break? And how do we regulate ourselves so we can come back with a cool, clear head?
How to Pace Yourself in Dating: Building Healthy Connections with Attachment Style Awareness
So you both swiped right and you've got those furious butterflies in your stomach. You can't believe you finally met someone you really click with! But how do you proceed without getting way ahead of yourself and getting hurt? How can you prevent codependence? How do you lean into the excitement without scaring them off?
Are You Managing Your Trauma Symptoms or Healing Them?
Trauma can leave a wide array of symptoms in its wake. It's very common for people who have trauma to white-knuckle it through life, thinking this is as good as it will get. But true relief can come with healing it. It's absolutely possible; we've seen it happen hundreds of times. But what does it mean to heal trauma? And how do you know which one you're doing?
Doable Self-Care Strategies for Busy Lawyers
Lawyers are pretty bad at prioritizing themselves, unfortunately. But as therapists who often provide therapy for lawyers, the most common issue we see is lack of long-term thinking when it comes to self care. The great news is taking care of yourself doesn’t have to be time-consuming or complicated.
How to Handle Anxiety & Frustration From Holiday Travel Delays
Travel delays can be incredibly frustrating and anxiety-inducing, especially when you have places to be and plans to keep. During the holidays, travel gets more intense and the stakes feel higher. But with a few strategies, you can handle these delays with greater ease. Here's how to take the stress out of travel
Online EMDR Therapy: How Remote Sessions Can Provide Powerful Healing
Our preferred trauma treatment, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy, has proven to be just as effective online as it is in-person. It comes with some serious benefits outside of trauma treatment, too.
When is it Okay to Trauma Dump? A Trauma Therapist Explains…
Let's explore the dangers of trauma dumping in certain situations and how to handle these awkward conversations. We'll also talk about how sharing is different in trauma therapy and how to approach telling your story.
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We offer individualized teletherapy for a wide range of mental health and relational issues. Our San Francisco & Los Angeles teletherapists can help with anxiety, trauma therapy, EMDR therapy, LGBT issues, holistic therapy, enneagram therapy, therapy for lawyers, couples therapy, and therapy for teenagers. We serve many people in San Francisco, Santa Cruz, and Los Angeles, as well as throughout California and Florida. Our team is anti-racist, body positive, LGBT and trans affirming and sex positive. You deserve to feel good!