New Office Location in Point Loma
I’m thrilled to announce for the first time since the pandemic started, I have a beautiful new space for in-office therapy in San Diego. I know several of you have […]
What is Brainspotting?
Brainspotting is a “bottom up” tool that is really helpful when your thinking brain knows and understands something, but your body and nervous system are still reacting. Residual trauma is […]
Clinical Hypnosis for Perinatal Mental Health
Hypnosis has a mixed reputation in popular culture. But what about Clinical Hypnosis? How much do you know about it?
Recently, my colleague Dr. Kat Kaeni, outgoing president of the board […]
Inside Out 2 Reflective Questions: Tools for Navigating Emotions and Identity
Imagine being able to peek inside your teenager’s mind, where Joy, Sadness, Anger, Disgust and their new friends Embarrassment, Envy and Anxiety battle for control. Disney/Pixar’s ‘Inside Out […]
What is walk and talk (nature) therapy?
Living in a beautiful climate, such as San Diego, I’ve been taking advantage of the therapeutic benefits of walk and talk therapy sessions. So often we think psychotherapy is just […]
#BlackMomsMatter – Last Chance for the Online Courses
In case you missed it…
Janisha Street and I recorded a video course for my online, on-demand school back in 2019. #BlackMomsMatter remains a relevant […]
Please Do Less
One of the more enjoyable topics of 2020 has been “silver linings.” In what unexpected ways are you benefitting from the life changes and disruptions of social distancing? (Not a […]
The Fourth Trimester and the Birth of a Mother
My friends at Ergobaby have asked me back tomorrow, Thursday, at noon PST, to talk about the fourth trimester. You can catch our conversation live on […]
[Video] Postpartum Anxiety and How to Help
In case you missed it, you can catch my conversation about Postpartum Anxiety with Christina Soletti of Ergobaby here. We […]
Why I’m a Feminist Therapist
I’m coming out as a feminist therapist. But it might not be what you think.
I do not have an agenda to push in therapy. At least not mine. I want […]