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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…

By Loyal Blue Counseling November 11, 2025Parenting, Uncategorized

Anxiety CBT in Action Depression Self-Help Students Uncategorized

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…

By Loyal Blue Counseling October 10, 2025Anxiety, CBT in Action, Depression, Self-Help, Students, Uncategorized

Anxiety CBT in Action Parenting Self-Help Students Uncategorized

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…

By Loyal Blue Counseling September 10, 2025Anxiety, CBT in Action, Parenting, Self-Help, Students, Uncategorized

Anxiety CBT in Action Habit & Time Management Insomnia Parenting Self-Help Students Uncategorized

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…

By Loyal Blue Counseling August 21, 2025Anxiety, CBT in Action, Habit & Time Management, Insomnia, Parenting, Self-Help, Students, Uncategorized

Habit & Time Management Self-Help Uncategorized

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…

By Loyal Blue Counseling July 17, 2025Habit & Time Management, Self-Help, Uncategorized

CBT in Action DBT Parenting Relationships Self-Help Students Uncategorized

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…

By Loyal Blue Counseling June 25, 2025CBT in Action, DBT, Parenting, Relationships, Self-Help, Students, Uncategorized

Parenting Relationships Students Uncategorized

Motivational Interviewing for Parents: A Therapist’s Guide to Reduce Power Struggles With Your Teen

Do conversations with your teen ever feel like a battle, where every word seems to push them further away? Whether you are trying to support your teen through academic or…

By Loyal Blue Counseling April 15, 2025Parenting, Relationships, Students, Uncategorized

News & Research Relationships Self-Help Students Uncategorized

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.

By Loyal Blue Counseling March 17, 2025News & Research, Relationships, Self-Help, Students, Uncategorized

Parenting Relationships Self-Help Uncategorized

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.

By Loyal Blue Counseling February 13, 2025Parenting, Relationships, Self-Help, Uncategorized

Parenting Students Uncategorized

Understanding Sensitive Kids: Strengths and Challenges

It's common to hear parents describe their child as "sensitive." But what does that really mean? Sensitivity is a child's ability to deeply feel and perceive emotions, both their own…

By Loyal Blue Counseling January 15, 2025Parenting, Students, Uncategorized