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Your Vacation Won't Fix Anything: Addressing Burnout Beyond the Getaway
While a vacation might offer temporary relief, it won’t fix burnout. In fact, placing all your hopes on a getaway could leave you feeling even more depleted when you return. As therapists providing therapy for lawyers and other high-achievers, we see the pattern happen over and over again. Here's why the vacation myth persists, and what to do instead.
Is There Such A Thing As Good Stress?
While small amounts of stress can keep us motivated and focused, chronic stress can cause serious harm to our mental and physical health. Here's how to tell the difference between good and bad stress, when to take action, and how holistic therapy can help you manage stress before it takes a permanent toll.
9 Sneaky Reasons Your Anxiety Isn’t Getting Better
If you've been trying to lower your anxiety for a while and nothing is helping, you're probably frustrated. If you've been in therapy for anxiety, this frustration is probably significant. Why isn't treatment working? Here are some sneaky reasons nothing is bringing your anxiety down and what you can do about it.
Deep, Meaningful Relationships Are The True Markers of Health and Success
We often measure success by our job titles, salaries, and material possessions. It's become too easy to prioritize external achievements and milestones. Yet, research consistently shows that the true cornerstone of happiness lies in the quality of our relationships. Whether it's with family, friends, or partners, these connections have a profound impact on our life satisfaction. Here's why, and how millennials can create more depth in our relationships.
Do These 3 Quick Daily Tasks For Lifelong Holistic Mental Wellness
If you've worked with one of our therapists or been on our blog long enough, know that we would never recommend the same approach for everyone when it comes to their mental health. However, there are three things that we recommend people do every single day to truly feel their best. We are confident that small, consistent efforts over time will have profound effects. If you'd like to see big changes in your life without putting in huge effort, read on.
Proven Kinds Of Therapy: What They Are And When They’re Helpful
Evidence-based practices are essential foundations in therapy. They're supported by research and clinical experience. Not all therapists use them, and some of these methods may not work for everyone. Here's a brief explanation of different types of therapy and alternatives to consider if these practices don't work for you.
Do You Really Need a Diagnosis in Therapy?
The question of whether a diagnosis is necessary can spark lively debates. Some argue it's essential for tailored treatment, while others advocate for a more holistic approach. For some it's an important validation of experience, while others feel pathologized. Let's dive into this topic so you can decide for yourself how important a diagnosis is to you.
Why Some People Bounce Back From Trauma Faster Than Others
Have you ever noticed how some people can seem to simply shake off bad experiences, while others take a bit longer? This quick recovery from tough times is called resilience. It's almost like having a hidden superpower that helps us heal from life's challenges. But what really is resilience, and how can you develop more of it?
The 6 Most Common Diagnoses And How Holistic Therapy Can Help
If you’ve received a diagnosis like anxiety, depression, or PTSD, we want to explore, inform, and offer hope for your struggles. Let’s learn about the most common diagnoses from the last few years and how holistic therapy can help.
Moving Beyond Cognitive Behavioral Therapy: The Four Layers of Emotional Healing
The research is clear: cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) works to treat many mental health conditions. And we love CBT! It comes in real handy, and we use it all the time. But it's not a complete model of care, and it can't treat everything. So what do therapists do when CBT helps, but doesn't quite heal?
Therapeutic Book Review: How Healing Works by Wayne Jonas, MD
How Healing Works How Healing Works is a research-backed book about what many people already know: medicine alone will not heal us. The content is disruptive while also being hopeful and empowering. To be clear, Jonas is exploring how people can pursue healing in addition to working with Western medicine. The author's focus on integrative care wins readers over without slandering allopathic medicine.
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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!