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,…
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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,…
Posted inCBT in Action Depression Parenting Self-Help
Don’t Believe In Your Bubble
Some of us believe that when things are peaceful for awhile, there are inevitable bumps in the road about to come. The good fortune of starting a new relationship or…
Get Out Of Your Own Way
Do you ever wish someone could come up some personal "life hacks" that work specifically with your strengths and weaknesses? You can! Read this post to help figure out where you can…
Posted inCBT in Action Relationships Self-Help
Don’t Be So Sure: How ‘Certainty Bias’ Affects Relationships and Decisions
It's a good feeling to feel sure of ourselves. Being decisive and feeling confident are important parts of being successful and moving efficiently through life. Watch out for certainty bias, though --…
Posted inCBT in Action Habit & Time Management Students
Why Do You Procrastinate?
Procrastination is an interesting topic to work with in therapy. A client is usually quite self-aware when they seek therapy for procrastination. They have tried many different tools to try…
Finally Solve Your Sleep Problems For Good
Therapy can help sleep problems. There are many links between psychological well-being and sleep. Sleep is the mind and body’s ability to rest and enter a state of peace and…
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The Flip Side Of Your Problems: Some Surprising Benefits
When discussing perceived “flaws” in counseling, my clients are often surprised to discover that the very things the dislike about themselves can be reframed as beneficial in some way. Therefore,…
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How Solution-Focused Therapy Increases Your Luck
Have you ever wondered at the difference between those who seem blessed with luck and those who seem perpetually unlucky? It turns out that the most essential quality that lucky…
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Strength-Based Therapy v. Insight-Oriented Therapy
We practice Solution-Focused Therapy and use a lot of Cognitive Behavioral techniques. This kind of therapy is considered “strength-based” as opposed to “insight-oriented.” Strength-based therapy focuses on the present and…