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…
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…
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…
Balancing the Elements: Integrating DBT and Shamanic Practices for Holistic Healing
The journey toward holistic healing often requires a multi-dimensional approach that unites modern therapeutic methods with ancient spiritual practices. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), a structured and skills-based modality, offers tools…
The Neurobiological Approach to Couples Therapy: Understanding Love Through the Brain
Couples therapy often explores emotions, communication patterns, and relational dynamics. A neurobiological approach takes this exploration deeper by focusing on the brain’s role in shaping relationship behaviors, attachment styles, and…
From Thought to Flow: Integrating CBT and Trauma-Informed Yoga for Holistic Healing
Holistic well-being requires addressing both the cognitive and somatic aspects of healing. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), an evidence-based psychological approach, helps individuals identify and restructure negative thought patterns. Trauma-informed yoga,…
