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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
Does Lecturing Work? Understanding Its Impact
We’ve seen it depicted in movies, TV shows, books, as well as in our own homes: someone breaks a rule, misses a homework assignment, tells a lie, or engages in…
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Kids, Phones, Screens — And Solutions
Looking for guidance around screens and phone use? It's time to give our kids the childhood and adolescence they deserve. We heard the following comments in the last month alone:…