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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.
Our Favorite West Los Angeles Independent Coffee Shops for Work and Socializing
Whether you're looking for a cozy spot to work remotely or a friendly environment to catch up with friends, the West Side has some fantastic independent coffee shops. Let's take a virtual stroll through spots where you can sip your favorite brew while enjoying the vibes.
How Couples Can Be Less Codependent And Move Toward Interdependence
While closeness in a relationships feels good, losing your independent sense of self isn't good for anyone. Transitioning from codependence to interdependence—a state where partners support each other while maintaining their own identities—requires effort. Here's how to do it.
EMDR Therapy for Phobias: Taking the Power Out of What Scares You
Phobias and fears can seriously impact our lives. They limit our ability to enjoy activities, pursue opportunities, or feel comfortable in our surroundings. But with EMDR therapy, it doesn't have to be that way.
Six Places to Do Your Teletherapy Appointment If You Aren’t at Home
With teletherapy, sessions can happen virtually anywhere you feel safe and comfortable. But what if you're not at home and still need a private space for your teletherapy appointment? Don’t worry—there are plenty of options.
What is Codependency? A Couples Therapist Explains
The term "codependency" is used to describe relationships where one person seems to lose themselves in the needs of another. Originally rooted in the context of addiction and substance use, the term has broadened to include a range of unhealthy relational dynamics. Let’s explore what codependency is and how it manifests in relationships.
7 Steps To Building New Friendships As An Adult
Making new friends as an adult can seem daunting, but it’s very possible with the right approach and mindset. Building new friendships takes effort, openness, and patience. Here are practical steps to help you form meaningful connections.
How to Prepare For Your First EMDR Therapy Session
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy is a powerful and effective treatment for processing trauma and reducing distress from traumatic memories. If you're considering any kind of trauma therapy, you probably want it to go as well as it can. Here's a guide to help you get ready.
Difficulty Regulating Emotions? It Might Be Your Attachment Style
Our attachment style is developed early in life through our interactions with primary caregivers. This programming translates directly into how seamlessly we can respond to stress and unexpected events. Understanding this link can help explain why some struggle with emotions and responses.
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.
What to Do If Your Partner is Smothering You
If you feel like your partner is smothering you, it's important to address the issue in a way that respects both your needs and theirs. Understanding why this might be happening through the lens of attachment can be a helpful first step in finding relief for both of you.
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.
Five Ways Internalized Homophobia is Ruining Your Relationship
We can't live in a society that discriminates against us LGBT folks and not have it effect us. It also affects our closest, most sacred relationships. Here are subtle ways it might be showing up and what to do about it.
10 Reasons Celebrities, Athletes, Executives, And Other High-Profile Professionals Come To Therapy
What do celebrities, athletes, and billionaires talk about in therapy? Without breaking anyone's confidentiality, we can confidently answer this question. High profile professionals often face intense pressure that can impact their mental health. Here are some common issues they bring into personal therapy.
Trauma Therapy Floatbacks: Why Your “Biggest” Trauma May Not Be Your EMDR Target
Let's explore why your biggest trauma may not be your EMDR target and how floatbacks play a crucial role in unraveling the complex web of trauma memories.
What’s the Difference? Relationship Dealbreakers, Incompatibilities & Perpetual Problems
Relationships are beautifully complex. They can be challenging, with issues that test the strength of your bond. Understanding the differences between dealbreakers, incompatibilities, perpetual problems, and differences in core values can help you navigate your relationship better and determine when couples therapy might be needed.
Should I See A Therapist or Coach? Picking the Right Help
Therapy has been around for a while, but people have mixed experiences. The recent boom of the coaching industry has created an attractive alternative. But how do you know when you should see a therapist instead of a coach?
Therapy for Teenagers: Finding Balance Between School, Friends, Family, Fun, and the Future
Therapy can play a big role in helping teens understand and manage their brain’s unique developmental stage. A skilled therapist can work with teens to develop strategies that balance fun with responsibility. Here’s how therapy can help.
Los Angeles' Secret Escapes: 6 Peaceful Spots to Unwind
Finding moments of calm and tranquility in the hustle and bustle of Los Angeles can be challenging. Practicing mindfulness can be an invaluable tool. It can help you navigate through life's stressors and improve their mental well-being. Best of all, it's free! Here are five place across Los Angeles where you can embrace mindfulness.
The Power of Being Kind to Yourself: Discovering Radical Self-Compassion
How can we stop being so hard on ourselves and start being kind to ourselves instead? Through Radical Self-Compassion. This isn't just about “saying nice things” to yourself or “treating yourself” once in a while. It's about a deep commitment to showing yourself love and kindness, especially when you're dealing with tough emotions like shame or guilt.
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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!