by Apollonia Kang | Feb 12, 2019 | Blog
Asian American Therapy Data show that although the Asian community demonstrates strong needs for mental health services, going to therapy is often not considered as an option. As a therapist who grew up in China and now lives in the U.S., I would like to share some...
by Eunice Makunzva | Dec 21, 2018 | Blog
The holidays are coming, and so are the family gatherings. You want to bring your partner and show them off to your family because new and old relationships are a wonderful thing and your partner makes you happy. Maybe you’ve brought other partners home for the...
by Hollie Schmid, ALMFT | Oct 4, 2018 | Blog
You just had a baby. You were expecting it to be the happiest time of your life. Instead, you find yourself feeling a whirlwind of emotions including ongoing anxiety, intense irritability, loss of interest in activities, and overwhelming feelings of sadness. You’re...
by Karen Washington | Jul 15, 2018 | Blog
Your Low Sex Drive Might Be Something Else by Karen Washington, LMFT Maybe it’s a weekday evening, or even a weekend night after date night, and you see that look on your partner’s face – the one that tells you they really want sex. All hints and indications point to...
by Anita Chlipala, LMFT | Feb 19, 2018 | Blog
When it comes to romance, we overthink everything. It’s a legit question. When the honeymoon phase ends, and realism sets in, it can be tempting to wonder: Wait, am I settling? After all, with the seemingly endless supply of options nowadays (cue:...
by Anita Chlipala, LMFT | Jan 23, 2018 | Blog
When our people-pleasing, romantic hopes get in the way of ending it. One of my clients met a guy online. When she met him in person, he was at least fifty pounds overweight. She said, “Hi, I’m sorry, but you deceived me with your photos. Have a good evening.” And she...
