Attending a nutrition-focused mental health retreat offered professional growth, self-care, and a new perspective on holistic therapy.

I occasionally share ideas about actions steps towards being a more responsible citizen. I aim to focus on what's within one's control.

We all need our mental health days. What to do on a mental health day depends on your energy, time, means, and the needs of your brain/body.

Is the thought of going to work starting to fill you with dread? Do you find yourself calling out sick more often because you "just can't...

The holiday season can be both a source of joy and a source of stress. During this time of year, I often have clients who report intense ...

In a previous post on burnout, I noted general recommendations for combating burnout during stressful circumstances. However, I feel that...

Gaslighting is a term that often comes up in my therapy sessions, usually within the context of problematic relationships. It refers to a...

If you are unable to access therapy just yet, here are some tips to improve emotional/mental wellness.

Psychology Today defines burnout as “a state of emotional, mental, and often physical exhaustion brought on by prolonged or repeated stress”

If you’re in the helping profession, you are already familiar with supporting clients/patients on how to take better care of themselves...

A common symptom of anxiety is a difficulty or inability to let go of worry thoughts. These worry thoughts are usually unwanted, based in...

Every therapist is different when it comes to what time boundaries work for them. However, given the nature of the mental health field it...

Intellectual self-care refers to taking care of one’s sense of understanding, learning, and curiosity. Similar to other forms of self-car...

I feel that resilience has been a big topic in this field for the last several months. 2020/2021 seem to have thrown major hurdles...

Happy New Year! 2020 has certainly been a challenging year for many, and I’m sure that many of us are happy to put the year behind us! I...

Winter is arguably the toughest season on one’s mental health. Less sunshine and holiday stress can wear us down. Below are some tips to...

The topic of setting healthy boundaries is a common one that comes up in therapy. Interestingly, I’ve found that it’s also a common one b...

During hard times, it can be difficult to find things to be thankful for, big or small. At the time of this writing, Californians are cop...

When we talk about being healthy, the first things that come to mind usually include physical activity, diet, and/or emotional wellness... S

There is an abundance of wonderful advice on building and maintaining self-care routines. Lists that you can find online, detailed routin...