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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

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

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

freedom, friend, relationships, self-help, students

Parenting Relationships Self-Help Students

Free Yourself: Let Others Solve Their Own Problems

This is definitely one of the top 5 skills I teach to many of my clients. It takes practice to not involve yourself in others' lives in this way, while…

By Loyal Blue Counseling July 31, 2015Parenting, Relationships, Self-Help, Students

CBT 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 --…

By Loyal Blue Counseling July 2, 2015CBT in Action, Relationships, Self-Help

friends, relationships, anxiety, depression, students

Anxiety Depression Relationships Students

Find Your People

Over the course of our lives we pass through many communities. From preschool to college, our friend groups evolve. The average person switches jobs every 3-4 years and coworkers, supervisors,…

By Loyal Blue Counseling May 12, 2014Anxiety, Depression, Relationships, Students

comeback, covid, depression, relationship, self-help

Covid Depression Relationships Self-Help

Comebacks Part 3: It All Comes With You

Have you gone through a rough period in life and looked back, wondering how you made it? When you’re at that stage you are through the most difficult period. It…

By Loyal Blue Counseling October 31, 2013Covid, Depression, Relationships, Self-Help

envy, jealousy, anxiety, depression, relationships

Anxiety Depression Relationships Self-Help Students

Jealousy and Envy: Invitations To Focus On Your Own Life

Jealousy and envy are raw, primal emotions. They can turn people inside out and make monsters out of mild-mannered people. What’s the difference between jealousy and envy? Jealousy is when…

By Loyal Blue Counseling October 17, 2013Anxiety, Depression, Relationships, Self-Help, Students