Staff therapist Birch Cooper, MHC explores the definition of self-esteem, and the importance of finding a mantra that will reflect your inner worth both in tiny moments of chaos as well as life’s bigger catastrophes.
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Trauma responses differ from person to person, and understanding the “Four F’s” may help you identify your own style, find compassion for your response, and honor & heal your survival strategy. Staff therapist Astrid Burke, MHC explores the Four F’s as a compassionate guide.
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Have you ever struggled to share your skills, voice, or self-worth in a particular area despite being well-versed on the topic? Staff therapist Ariel Emmanuel, MHC, explores the concept of Imposter Syndrome: What it is, how it feels, who it impacts, and ways to combat it!
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Are you feeling ready to take the first step in finding a therapist, but worried that your friends and family may not support this goal? Staff therapist Samantha Waldman, MHC explores ways to broach the topic with those who are resistant, as well as how to find supports who will be there alongside your journey.
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If you’re struggling within an unhealthy relationship, it may be difficult to view the risks at hand with clarity. Staff therapist Alana Barlia, LMHC helps explore trauma bonds, toxic relationships, and emotional abuse, and also shares ways to begin to cultivate independence and find safety.
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Staff therapist Sienna Chu explores the foundations of Polyvagal Theory, the reality informed by our bodies’ lived experiences within us each day at a neural level. When we learn to tune into what our bodies are telling us, we can meet our experience with more self-compassion and conscious awareness.
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When two people share an intimate relationship, they can help regulate each other’s emotional and physical wellbeing, and this year may be a time where couples need this the most! Staff therapist Christie Kim, MHC shares ways to co-regulate emotion and find a deeper sense of harmony with your partner.
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As Black and Brown communities heal from the collective trauma that has unfolded this summer, Camille Lester, MHC provides an essential tool for self-regulation and healing: the power of the breath. Read more in this blog to understand the connection of breath to body, mind, and spirit and the power of its benefits.
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Are you struggling to maintain normalcy as the weeks of tele-therapy wear on? Remote sessions shouldn’t be an automatic hindrance to your therapeutic process, and staff therapist Samantha Waldman, MHC shares tips on creating a safe space at home for your counseling sessions.
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While exploring body image, you may notice that the stages of grief parallel with where you may be in your own body image or body liberation journey. Staff therapist Dani Bryant, MHC explores this idea and shares resources for doing therapeutic work around body grief.
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If you identify with the symptoms and triggers for social anxiety, you may have noticed that COVID-19 has heightened your anxiety to a new level. Staff therapist Birch Cooper normalizes this response, and explores ways to cope with an increase in social anxiety.
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Although most adults have childrens’ best interests at heart, we often struggle to hold space openly for their complex emotions. Staff therapist Ariel Emmanuel, MHC identifies helpful versus harmful ways to hold space for children and younger adults, as well as the importance of modeling healthy emotional expression.
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