Mindful Messages

When we continue to enable dysfunctional behavior, we fall prey to the Drama Triangle. Developed by Assistant Clinical Professor of Psychiatry at UC, San ...

I have always believed in the healing power of animals. There is something about communicating with another species that is grounding, healing, and special. ...

As a psychotherapist with over 25 years counseling experience, I've developed some habits, for better a worse, as a counselor. One of the better ...

Saying "no" can sometimes be challenging and evoke feelings of guilt or discomfort. However, setting boundaries and learning to say "no" when necessary is ...

Neurofeedback, also known as EEG biofeedback or neurotherapy, is a non-invasive, evidence-based treatment approach. It involves the monitoring and self-regulation of brainwave activity to ...

When I was a beginning therapist and working in community mental health, I witnessed an example of what happens when families fall victim to ...

I recently read an article about Bald Eagles. The most interesting part of the article was how they raise their young and how their ...

Anxiety. I bet you can't go a day without hearing someone talk about it. The National Institute of Health estimates over 30% of all ...

Have you ever become frustrated because you find yourself in the same (or similar) predicament over and over with a loved one who will ...

June is the month in which the LGBTQ+ communities come together in pride to celebrate the advances of the movement. It also brings awareness ...

Exposure and Response Prevention, or ERP, is a type of therapy to treat OCD and high levels of anxiety. ERP is known as the ...

Ever wonder what your therapists do when you're not around? This day, I caught them playing! And as the head of the practice, I ...