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…
You Belong Here: Navigating Imposter Syndrome in College
Feeling Like You Don’t Belong at College? You’re Not Alone Starting college is exciting—but it can also stir up anxiety and self-doubt. You move into your dorm, start classes, and…
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…
How To Recover From Burnout & Cultivate Joy
Are we having fun yet? It’s most fun-loving season of the year - summer!! Except, do you struggle when you finally get time off? Perhaps you’re just gearing up, or…
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…
Friendship and Mental Health: How To Cultivate Meaningful Relationships
Friendship tips we wish we'd learned sooner. Learn more about modern relationships and how to navigate them.
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Create Better Relationships: Understanding Your Attachment Style
Your attachment style influences all of your relationships. Understand yours and how you can improve your connections with others.