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How to Honor Your Mental Health This Valentine’s Day
Valentine’s Day: you either love it or love to hate it. Whether you are currently single, in a relationship, or somewhere in between, the holiday can trigger strong emotional responses. Valentine’s Day often comes with expectations and comparisons, which are never great for self-esteem. Here are some tips to protect your energy and mental health this February 14th.
Why Dating Sucks, According to a Couples Therapist
The real reasons why dating is so hard, from a psychotherapist's point of view.
What is OCD?
Information about OCD from virtual therapists in California, Laurel Therapy Collective.
Why Do Some People Like Scary Movies?
As Halloween approaches, we want to explore a fascinating question: Why do people enjoy watching scary movies?
On-The-Go Mindfulness Exercise for Busy Stressed People
Therapy mindfulness exercise for stressed and busy people.
How To Make Lasting Changes To Improve Your Mental Health
Four simple things you can do to make lasting healthy changes to your sleep, exercise, nutrition, and mindfulness habits.
From a Therapist: What Does Self-Care Really Mean?
Self-care gives you time & energy for everything that you love & allows you to keep up with all those things that you’ve chosen to prioritize in your life.
Therapist Advice: What To Do When You're Freaking Out
Usually, we’re freaked out about something that’s not actually happening in that moment. Here's an exercise to help you get grounded in the moment.
What’s the Difference Between Boundaries and Barriers?
The foundation of a boundary is a loving thing. Setting a boundary is saying “If you’re there and I’m here, we’re good.”
How Trauma Therapy is Different
California therapist from Laurel Therapy Collective explains how trauma therapy is different and how EMDR, ERP, and talk therapy work together.
Therapist Advice: It's Good To Laugh In Therapy
If we’re examining humanity, it stands to reason there would be plenty to laugh & cry about. There’s also research behind why laughter in therapy is a good thing.
Set Intentions, Not Resolutions
Resolutions set people up for feelings of failure. With public health, political & garden variety personal stressors, we don’t need more feelings of defeat.
Making the Most of the Holidays During Hard Times
End-of-year celebrations may be different this year. Here are some ways to help make this season as joyful as it can be, from Laurel Therapy Collective in California.
11 Things You Can Do Right Now to Lower Your Anxiety
Advice from feminist therapist Laurel Roberts-Meese on things you can do right now to lower your anxiety level - whether you’re at a 3 or a 10 - begin by breathing.
How Do You Start Your First Therapy Session?
As you approach your first therapy session, it can be helpful to think about the issues you want to discuss. Here’s a helpful guide.
How Long Will Therapy Take? Understanding Your Goals and Progress
While some people seek therapy as an ongoing support over the course of decades, most do not want to be in therapy forever & have specific goals in mind when they start.
Therapists Discuss: Healing Relationship Patterns
Therapist interview with Hadley Davis: Attachment is how you set up boundaries - or don’t, how you show love - or don’t. It’s how you relate to other people in your life.
Three Things Your Therapist Should Tell You
Generally, your therapist should refrain from talking about themselves. That's not what you're there for. But here’s 3 things I wish every therapy client knew:
Therapists Discuss: Healthy Coping During COVID
Laurel Roberts-Meese conducts a video interview of SF Therapist Caleb Birkhoff on the topic of healthy coping mechanisms during the pandemic in California.
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