You Belong Here: Navigating Imposter Syndrome in College
Feeling Like You Don’t Belong at College? You’re Not Alone Starting college is exciting—but it can also stir up anxiety and self-doubt. You move into your dorm, start classes, and…
Why Avoiding Anxiety Only Makes It Stronger
How CBT Therapy Can Help Break Anxiety's Cycle “What if I fall? Oh, but my darling, what if you fly?” – Erin Hanson Anxiety often shows up like that first…
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Stop Doomscrolling & Overthinking: 3 CBT Tips for Anxiety in Berkeley & Lafayette
Overthinking Again? How CBT Helps with Anxiety and Emotional Burnout If you're dealing with anxiety, overthinking, or late-night doomscrolling — whether you're a student in Berkeley or a parent in…
How To Recover From Burnout & Cultivate Joy
Are we having fun yet? It’s most fun-loving season of the year - summer!! Except, do you struggle when you finally get time off? Perhaps you’re just gearing up, or…
4 Lessons From The Playing Field From A Lafayette Therapist
As child and family therapists based in Berkeley and Lafayette, CA — and as parents, coaches, and longtime baseball fans — we see how youth sports offer powerful opportunities for…
How Our Bay Area Therapists Teach Stress Management – And What You Can Do, Too
Local therapists share simple, proven stress relief tips for Bay Area professionals and parents. Start feeling better today—no appointment needed.
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Motivational Interviewing for Parents: A Therapist’s Guide to Reduce Power Struggles With Your Teen
Do conversations with your teen ever feel like a battle, where every word seems to push them further away? Whether you are trying to support your teen through academic or…
Friendship and Mental Health: How To Cultivate Meaningful Relationships
Friendship tips we wish we'd learned sooner. Learn more about modern relationships and how to navigate them.
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Create Better Relationships: Understanding Your Attachment Style
Your attachment style influences all of your relationships. Understand yours and how you can improve your connections with others.
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Understanding Sensitive Kids: Strengths and Challenges
It's common to hear parents describe their child as "sensitive." But what does that really mean? Sensitivity is a child's ability to deeply feel and perceive emotions, both their own…