Therapist Spotlight
Stephanie Sarmiento, LMFT, ERYT What inspired you to become a therapist? Was there a “lightbulb” moment? I was drawn to therapy by a growing curiosity about how storytelling shapes the…
Easing In: A Parent’s Guide to a Stress-Free School Year
A little preparation now can make the transition back to school much smoother for both parents and children. Instead of a chaotic rush, you can create a positive and organized…
Embrace Summer, Stay Active & More!
Summer’s here, and while it brings longer days and sunny skies, it can also disrupt routines, making it tough to stay on top of our mental and physical well-being. This…
Mastering Your Mind: An In-Depth Guide to Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT)
Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT), developed by psychologist Albert Ellis in the 1950s, is a pioneering cognitive-behavioral approach that emphasizes the role of beliefs in emotional well-being. REBT posits that…
Awakening the Soul: Merging Jungian Psychology with Shamanic Wisdom for Deep Healing
Jungian psychoanalysis and shamanism, while originating from different cultural and historical contexts, share profound similarities in their understanding of the human psyche, the unconscious, and the transformative potential of healing…
The Mind-Gut Connection: Bridging Mental and Physical Wellness
The intricate relationship between the brain and the gut has gained significant attention in recent years, offering groundbreaking insights into how mental health and physical health intersect. Known as the…
Mindful Brains: Unlocking the Neuroscience of Awareness
In recent years, the convergence of neuroscience and mindfulness has revealed how ancient contemplative practices shape our brain and behavior. Neuroscience provides a lens to understand the profound effects of…
Breathwork in Psychotherapy: Harnessing the Power of Breath for Emotional Healing
Breath is a bridge between the body and mind, making it one of the most accessible and effective tools for healing in psychotherapy. Breathwork involves consciously altering breathing patterns to…
An Introduction to Jungian Psychoanalysis: Theory and Strategies
Jungian psychoanalysis, developed by Swiss psychiatrist Carl Gustav Jung, is a profound and multifaceted approach to understanding the human psyche. Unlike Freudian psychoanalysis, which focuses heavily on early childhood and…
Mindful Brains: Unlocking the Neuroscience of Awareness
In recent years, the convergence of neuroscience and mindfulness has revealed how ancient contemplative practices shape our brain and behavior. Neuroscience provides a lens to understand the profound effects of…
