People have been engaging in mindfulness practices for centuries. As new pop psych buzz phrases like “brain wave training” and “Biohacking” get thrown around people are getting excited to learn some of these old tricks to finding inner peace and emotional balance. Neuroscience has been showing the scientific side of mindfulness and there are lots […]

by Jameson Holman, LMFT So you’re feeling inspired. You have a new resolve to do better, to be better than ever before! Okay so maybe that last bit was overzealous. If you’re like me you probably loose steam after the initial buzz of commitment wears off and you’re back in the real world again with […]

By Susie Lee, AMFT Just like our physical health, everyone has to manage and take care of their own mental health. Unfortunately, our society tends to be saturated with a stigmatized view of mental health and mental illness. This view tends to result in many individuals not seeking out the help they need or learning […]

Mindfulness has grown tremendously in popularity over the years and can be a wonderful tool to reduce stress and improve mental well-being. What comes to mind when you think of mindfulness? Often we think we need to do something time consuming or “big” to really achieve the benefits of mindfulness, such as long meditations, yoga […]

If you’re thinking about coming to therapy, one consideration that may have crossed your mind is: “How can I get the most out of going to therapy?” Especially if you’re going to be paying out of pocket for your sessions. During your first therapy session, your therapist will likely gather a history about your mental […]