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Assertive Communication

“People Don’t Respect Me”

There is a particular kind of anger and discomfort that comes from having your boundaries crossed, even after you have clearly communicated them.

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Therapy

Making Therapy More Relatable: The Impact of Analogies in Psychotherapy

As therapy often involves delving into complex emotions and abstract psychological concepts, one valuable tool therapists can use to make these ideas more accessible is analogies.

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Anxiety

How to Overcome Telephobia — Why Gen Z Fears Phone Calls

In a world of texts, DMs, and emails, picking up the phone can feel outdated, possibly even terrifying. The fear of phone calls (making and receiving) is called telephobia, and for many in Gen Z, it’s a real struggle. So why is this generation, raised in the digital age, avoiding phone calls as much as possible? Why are Phone Calls Terrifying? There are multiple reasons why Gen Z, those born in the years spanning 1997-2012, are known to struggle with

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Relationships

How Can I Get Over My Partner Cheating on Me?

Infidelity is one of the most painful experiences a person can endure in a relationship. It often strikes at the core of trust, security, and self-worth, leaving individuals feeling betrayed.

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Trauma

Coping with the Los Angeles Wildfires: Building Resilience

Wildfires are a harsh and often devastating reality for many in the Los Angeles area. As flames ravage landscapes and smoke fills the skies, the physical destruction is frequently accompanied by significant emotional and psychological impacts on individuals and communities.

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Trauma

How Do Wildfires Affect Mental Health?

It is an unfortunate truth that Los Angeles is all too familiar with the threat of wildfires. Every year, dry winds blow through the region, sparking fires that leave a path of destruction. However, it is important to recognize that the emotional impact of wildfires is just as profound, yet often overlooked.

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Self-Esteem

What is Imposter Syndrome and How Do I Reduce It?

Imposter syndrome is the persistent feeling of being a fraud or of not deserving your achievements despite evidence to the contrary. If this sounds familiar, then you might notice yourself crediting luck or other external factors for your success instead of crediting your own skill or effort.

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Mindfulness

Feeling Obligated?

How to Navigate through Resentment when You Are Met with Obligations Attending holiday parties, attending to favors for friends, covering tasks for a colleague or meeting family expectation are situations most of us face. Life is filled with responsibilities and obligations. We are met with the pressure to be open and available because it is something we “have” to do or “should” be doing. When this feeling is suppressed and not released effectively, resentment can build. Feeling resentful occurs when