Mental Health Friendly Holiday Gift Ideas
A little divergent from what therapists usually write about for holiday preparation, today I’m giving gift ideas and associated links* for gifts that are therapeutic in nature and/or are in
Read MoreA little divergent from what therapists usually write about for holiday preparation, today I’m giving gift ideas and associated links* for gifts that are therapeutic in nature and/or are in
Read MoreDo you wonder whether you have, or someone you love has, Seasonal Affective Disorder/ Seasonal Depression (SAD)?* Today’s blog entry will cover symptoms, background theories on what may cause seasonal
Read MoreI’ve been seeing a lot of social anxiety popping up in my office these days. I think some of that can be attributed to the COVID-19 pandemic and how that
Read MoreSenior year of high school can bring a lot of feelings. It’s exciting to the ‘top of the food chain’ age-wise at school, have fun events like Senior sunrise, prom/
Read MoreIf you’re currently applying to colleges, or a parent of said future college student, I’ve pulled together some tips for how to choose a college when you have several choices.
Read MoreWe spend so much time on our smartphones these days, that why not go with it in terms of sharing some apps that I have found, in my private practice,
Read MoreA lot of teenagers talk to me about struggling with motivation, especially in the arenas of schoolwork and/or managing their time. In today’s blog entry, I’ll focus on some ways
Read MoreSmall Moves That Add Up I recently came across a book entitled, “10% Happier”, and thought to myself, Really?? You have to buy and read a book and it’s only
Read MoreI am reaching out regarding the coronavirus (COVID-19) and passing along some resources I have compiled, with help from other therapists in my online communities. I hope it’s helpful for
Read MoreCalifornia governor, Gavin Newsom, recently signed a bill into law that will restrict California high schools from starting before 8:30am and California middle schools before 8:00am. While I am aware
Read MoreIf you’re the parent of a teenager who is or will be applying to four year colleges, then you are in the right place/ this is the blog for you!
Read MoreI was recently listening to a podcast wherein the person being interviewed was a researcher on happiness. The research shows that about 50% of one’s capacity for happiness is genetic,
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