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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

CBT in Action Depression

Figuring Out Depression

In order to recover from depression, it's crucial to understand how it got roots in your life. Read more here to figure out if your depression is more predominantly internal or external,…

By Loyal Blue Counseling March 18, 2017CBT in Action, Depression

Depression Self-Help

Save Some Happiness For Later

Your summer vacation may be past, or even that weekend you looked forward to for so long is now history. But you can learn how to make your ordinary days…

By Loyal Blue Counseling October 4, 2016Depression, Self-Help

Depression Relationships Self-Help

Turn Rejection Into Something Better

How do you handle yourself when "No" is the answer? Do you prefer a gentle let down or a direct and decisive rejection? Most of us want to feel like…

By Loyal Blue Counseling September 26, 2016Depression, Relationships, Self-Help

kids, resilience, parenting, students, self-help

Depression Parenting Self-Help Students

You Can Teach Your Kids Resilience; Here’s How and Why

I've written before about the ability to recover from setbacks, trauma, and disappointment. Resilience is not just a state of mind that some of us are born into implementing more than…

By Loyal Blue Counseling July 4, 2016Depression, Parenting, Self-Help, Students