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Does Therapy Even Work During Overwhelming Times?

Our counseling practice is not new to personal suffering caused by World Problems. I have counseled clients who are victims of hate crimes and those who were disturbed following elections, those…

By Loyal Blue Counseling June 25, 2020Anxiety, CBT in Action, Covid, Depression

Anxiety Covid Depression Self-Help

Special Post #3: Where Sadness, Waiting, and Hope Meet

On Wednesday we received official word that schools in our area won’t reopen for the year. While nobody was surprised, I did feel more than justified in having pancakes for…

By Loyal Blue Counseling April 4, 2020Anxiety, Covid, Depression, Self-Help

CBT in Action Covid Depression Parenting

Special Post #2: Shelter In A Circus and Beware Silver Linings

I hope you’ve been taking care of the most Essential Business: staying sane and healthy. (I cannot wait to expand the meaning of "Essential Business" and hope somebody funny patents…

By Loyal Blue Counseling March 24, 2020CBT in Action, Covid, Depression, Parenting

uncertainty, anxiety, COVID, time management

Anxiety Covid Habit & Time Management

3 Ideas To Manage Uncertainty

This is an updated post for election season 2024. You can scroll down to read the original post below. I became a psychotherapist as a way to master the science…

By Loyal Blue Counseling March 15, 2020Anxiety, Covid, Habit & Time Management

Relationships

A Q&A On Healthy Relationships

Recently a writer for Healthline contacted me to collaborate on an article on healthy relationships. You can read the comprehensive article here, and my full responses to her questions below. What…

By Loyal Blue Counseling February 14, 2020Relationships

Anxiety CBT in Action Habit & Time Management News & Research

Mind Your Worries With These Strategies

Have you ever felt that your worries were out of control, or at least out of proportion to their importance? Many of us go through stressful times with a lot…

By Loyal Blue Counseling February 2, 2020Anxiety, CBT in Action, Habit & Time Management, News & Research

therapy, anxiety, depression, parenting, self-help

Anxiety CBT in Action Depression Parenting Self-Help

Good Therapy Should Include Teaching These Two Skills

Here are two topics that come up over time with nearly everyone in my office. I use them to evaluate a person's well-being and assess where to begin. Ready to…

By Loyal Blue Counseling July 11, 2019Anxiety, CBT in Action, Depression, Parenting, Self-Help

learning, anxiety, depression, parenting

Anxiety CBT in Action Depression Parenting Relationships Self-Help Students

10 things I learned in 10 Years

10 years ago this month, I opened up my private practice in a beautiful old Mediterranean house-turned-office building in Berkeley. Instead of throwing a party for my 10 year old office plant,…

By Loyal Blue Counseling May 4, 2019Anxiety, CBT in Action, Depression, Parenting, Relationships, Self-Help, Students

Relationships Self-Help

Tell Yourself The Truth

Have you been lying to yourself, or someone else? This eats up a lot of your willpower and personal strength. Do yourself a favor and start coming clean. Learn why it's…

By Loyal Blue Counseling May 13, 2017Relationships, Self-Help

Covid Depression Parenting Relationships

Feeling Full Of Humble Pie?

Wow, has it been awhile that you can't seem to catch a break? How do you deal with rejection, loss, and other humbling events? Here are some tips to cope when it feels like…

By Loyal Blue Counseling April 9, 2017Covid, Depression, Parenting, Relationships