Why you should or shouldn’t meditate
I’m on day nine of this retreat, and honestly, I cannot wait to be done. The chaos from earlier this week has settled into something manageable—not because I’ve transcended anything or broken through the walls of the Self to become one with the cosmos. I don’t levitate or see mystical lights dancing behind my eyelids. […]
How I Actually Use Meditation in Therapy Now (or don’t)
Aftermath: I’m having lunch with my supervisor, a meditation and Buddhism enthusiast, someone particularly interested in the fusion of psychotherapy and meditation. I am present with him and in my day-to-day life in a way that is both different from before and yet paradoxically noteworthy and not-special at the same time. He tells me he […]
Unpacking Workplace Stress: How Your Brain and Body React to Pressure and How to Manage It Effectively
San Francisco is a place for ambitious people. Has been since at least the Gold Rush. Ambitious people also tend to work hard, in stressful jobs, and so it’s also a place for burnout and breakdowns. Workplace stress isn’t just you being lazy or “in your head”, for many people, it’s a full-body response. Looming […]
5 Subtle Signs Stress is Running Your Life and How to Recognize Them
Stress doesn’t always show up as meltdowns or outbursts. More often, it slips in quietly, fueling tension, draining focus, and leaving a constant undercurrent of exhaustion. Many high-achieving professionals don’t realize how much stress is shaping their health, decisions, and relationships until it’s been running the show for far too long. As an anxiety therapist […]
Can a Therapist Diagnose Depression? Understanding Diagnosis and Treatment Options
Depression affects many people and raises important questions about diagnosis and treatment. Therapists play a key role in identifying symptoms and shaping treatment plans through clinical interviews. For an official diagnosis, especially if medication is considered, collaboration with psychiatrists or primary care physicians is common. In this article, you’ll learn who can diagnose depression, how […]
The Creative Spark and Your Inner World: Why Your Brightest Ideas Often Come with Challenges
Creativity can open doors to fresh ideas, meaningful work, and deep fulfilment. Yet the same spark can also leave you feeling raw, sensitive, or uncertain. Many people notice their most original ideas appear alongside moments of self-doubt or shifts in mood. It makes sense, creativity asks you to take risks, experiment, and bring vulnerable parts […]
How to Get the Most Out of Therapy
Therapy can be confusing. It’s expensive. It’s time-consuming. It’s also weird and confusing. The diversity of approaches is staggering – IFS, CBT, DBT, Somatic, Psychoanalytic, on and on. Anyone you talk to has tremendously strong opinions about what works and what doesn’t, what’s “correct” practice and what’s borderline abusive. The narcissism of minor differences reigns, […]
