Navigating Holiday Anxiety: Practical Coping Strategies for a Calmer Season
Feeling the holiday pressure already? You're not alone. From financial stress to family dynamics, holiday anxiety affects many of us. Discover practical strategies to navigate the season with more peace and less perfectionism.
The Anxiety Trap: Why Control Backfires
Attempts to control or avoid anxiety often have the opposite effect, amplifying the very feelings we wish to escape. In this post, I explore the paradox of anxiety management and share more effective approaches that focus on embracing rather than fighting anxiety to find lasting relief.
Sin Pelos en La Lengua: Your Guide to Exploring the 5 Levels of Touch for Deeper Intimacy
Explore the 5 Levels of Touch in my latest blog post to discover how understanding these different forms of physical connection can deepen intimacy and enhance communication in your relationship. Join me and Danny Nava, LMFT, CST, as we highlight the importance of authentic touch and its role in nurturing lasting bonds.
What Your Sadness and Seasonal Depression Want You to Know
Explore the nuances of sadness and seasonal depression aka Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) with insights that can transform your understanding and approach to these emotions. Learn to embrace your feelings, seek support, and navigate the seasonal shifts with compassion and care.
Authority Magazine Feature — Healing from Toxic Relationships: How To Survive And Thrive After Psychological Abuse
Interview with Authority Magazine on healing after an abusive relationship.
Demystifying LGBT+ / Queer Affirming Therapy
At Stillness Therapy, I believe in celebrating queer and trans joy. My goal is to provide a space where your identity is fully acknowledged and supported to ensure you feel safe and valued. Therapy can be more than a neutral space; it can be a place where we actively explore and address the impact of oppressive systems on your mental health and identity.