10 Practices for Healthy Families

10 Practices for Healthy Families

“I’ll never do that to my kids,” or “I grew up with nothing. My kids are going to have everything.”  There are certain things we are adamant about. Things we will or won’t do. These often stem from how we were affected by something in our own upbringing. As parents,...
Is Your Child at the Appropriate Developmental Phase?

Is Your Child at the Appropriate Developmental Phase?

It all started when she decided she didn’t want to wear her pants. She struggled, wriggled, and managed to get them to her ankles. You intervened, pulled them up…she got mad. Down they came, you got mad. People walking the aisle give you a wide berth. You would too. ...
How to Talk to Your Children About War and Conflict

How to Talk to Your Children About War and Conflict

It’s hard enough just to keep up with the day-to-day aspects of being a parent. Between prying your kids out of bed to make sure they get to school on time, Then cooking, cleaning, and ensuring their immediate needs are taken care of, you have a lot to tend to....
What to Expect in Therapy

What to Expect in Therapy

You haven’t been feeling like yourself lately. Every morning, that pit in your stomach is still there. You’re stressed and you’re worried. It’s been a while since you have felt like this, and it’s not getting better. Recently, some of your friends recommend...
Is Online Therapy the Same as In-Person Therapy?

Is Online Therapy the Same as In-Person Therapy?

Making the decision to begin therapy is a big step in your healing journey. Therapy has come a very long way over the years. Counselors use a range of different models and techniques to achieve a wide variety of different aims and goals. We understand far more about...
How to Find a Good Therapist

How to Find a Good Therapist

Deciding to start therapy in California can be both exciting and overwhelming. With so many different options, opinions, and recommendations, it can be difficult to know where to begin. That said, like most things in this day and age, your search for the perfect...