Therapy Blog
Thoughts from a therapist on anxiety, trauma, embodied living, and mental health
Perfect on the Outside, ADHD on the Inside
Ever catch yourself trying to get everything just right and wonder why it matters so much? What if it’s not really about being perfect, but about holding things together when life feels like...
Beyond the Instagram Aesthetic: Pasadena Therapist Thoughts on Reclaiming Self-Care
There’s a quote from Nietzsche that I often return to in my work as a therapist: “There is more wisdom in your body than in your deepest philosophy”. We live in a culture that tells us to look outward for guidance. Social media is filled with images of “self-care”...
Did You Grow Up Taking Care of Everyone Else? That Might Be Fueling Your Anxiety
The experience of taking care of everyone else and growing up too fast is a concept often described in therapy as “parentified.” This can be tricky as being mature is often praised and seen as a good thing. But what is the flip side of taking care of everyone else and...
Emotions as Allies: A Guide to Understanding and Embracing Our Emotions
Emotions are at the heart of human experience. They color our interactions, influence our decisions, and shape our mental and physical well-being. Yet, understanding what emotions truly are, and how they work, has been a centuries-long journey. Enter the field of...
If You’re Overthinking, You’re Likely Under-Feeling– Here’s Why
Have you ever found yourself caught in an endless loop of overthinking? "If only I had handled that differently, maybe things wouldn’t have turned out this way." "If I don’t get this right, everything will fall apart, and I’ll never recover from it." "They didn’t say...