by Kristen Lipari, Ph.D. | Jun 28, 2024 | Anger, Anxiety, Depression, Personal Improvement, Relationships, Stress
How To Understand Your Emotional Cues As a psychologist who treats strong and resilient women, I often hear my clients say that they try their hardest not to cry. They push their feelings away in hopes of avoiding the pain. Emotional repression is a common...
by Niyatee Sukumaran, Ph.D. | Jun 21, 2024 | Anxiety, Depression, Personal Improvement, Relationships
As a psychologist, I’ve talked with many clients who are trapped in an endless cycle of not feeling “good enough” because they set excessively high standards for themselves. Although there is absolutely nothing wrong with striving for excellence, the tendency to aim...
by Michael Toohey, Psy.D. | Jun 7, 2024 | Anxiety, Depression, LGBTQ+, Therapy
Long before I was a psychologist, I was a volunteer and worked with all sorts of queer people. I remember volunteering in Hawaii almost 30 years ago, and one of the local volunteers was a trans woman. She was in the process of transitioning, and to get the “approval”...
by Kristen Lipari, Ph.D. | Apr 12, 2024 | Depression, Parenting, Relationships, Stress
Many women in their 30’s grew up observing traditional gender roles, when women primarily managed child-rearing responsibilities and “kept the home,” while men worked outside the home to provide financial stability. Over the years gender roles have changed and women...
by Sheila Allameh, Psy.D. | Apr 5, 2024 | Depression, Personal Improvement, Relationships, Stress
The spring season has officially begun! The days are longer, and the weather is warmer, allowing more opportunity to be outside and move our bodies. The increased serotonin from healthy movement and Vitamin D from the sun naturally boosts your mood and energy, giving...
by Natalie Rice-Thorp, Ph.D. | Mar 15, 2024 | Anger, Anxiety, Depression, Grief, Mindfulness, Personal Improvement, Relationships, Stress, Therapy
Have you ever felt SO mad, sad, or frustrated that you don’t know what to do with yourself? In these moments, what tools and coping skills do you have to manage your emotions effectively? Do you use alcohol or other substances to calm or numb yourself? Do you lash out...
Recent Comments