Failure to Launch: 5 Early Warning Signs Parents Shouldn’t Ignore
Many parents think of "failure to launch" as a problem that appears after high school or college. They picture a young adult sleeping until noon, spending most of the day…
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When Other People’s Problems Become Your Problems
Taking on other people’s problems is rarely a conscious decision. It starts as “just listening,” briefly becomes “just helping,” and then somehow shows up in your brain at 2 a.m.…
Paying Attention To The Subtle Signs of Burnout in High-Functioning Adults
Burnout in high-functioning adults can be hard to recognize, especially if everything looks fine. Even adults who seem to have it all together can think that life seems okay from…
When Everything Looks Fine — But You Still Feel Overwhelmed
If you’ve been feeling overwhelmed even though everything is “fine,” you’re not imagining it — and you’re not alone. Many adults in the Lamorinda and Berkeley area are quietly carrying…
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The Missing Ingredient In Every Goal You’ve Abandoned: Discomfort Tolerance
We live in a world built to eliminate discomfort. Hunger, boredom, uncertainty, even mild inconvenience can be erased with a few taps on a screen. I recently read devoured Michael…
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“Is This Just Me?” 11 Patterns We See in Adult Therapy This Year
Have you ever wondered what goes on in therapy for adults these days? Or what patterns our therapists notice after thousands of sessions in the Berkeley and Lafayette communities this…
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Not Just an Expensive Game of Uno: The Power of Play in Child Therapy
If your child is building a Lego fortress, painting a giant rainbow, or negotiating who gets to be “king of the castle” while their therapist sits quietly, it’s natural to…
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…
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…