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Do I Need Therapy? 5 Signs It's Time to Talk to Someone
You’re juggling a full-time job, trying to make time for your friends and family, and attempting to squeeze in a moment of peace—maybe...

Kristin M. Papa
Jun 27


6 Tips to Stop Overfunctioning in Your Relationships - Download our free burnout worksheet
Are you the person who always picks up the slack, manages the household, remembers every birthday, coordinates the family schedule, and...

Kristin M. Papa
Jun 13


How to Help Your Partner with Anxiety: 8 Ways to Support a Struggling Partner and Yourself
Watching someone with anxiety struggle can be a complex and challenging experience. Sometimes you might empathize and feel moved to be...

Paola Hernandez, MS
May 23


30 Journal Prompts for Anxious Attachment and Relationship Insecurity
If you’re a high-achieving individual who constantly wonders, “Did I do something wrong?” or feels uneasy when someone doesn’t respond...

Kristin M. Papa
Apr 25


Doomscrolling: Why We Can’t Stop and 5 Tips How to Break Free
Do you find yourself doom scrolling through social media? Do you reach for your phone automatically even if you don’t consciously want...

Paola Hernandez, MS
Mar 16


Using Chat GPT as a Therapist: 11 Reasons Why It Shouldn’t Be Your Choice
Artificial intelligence is changing the way we access information, communicate, and even seek support. It’s fast, convenient, and...

Kristin M. Papa
Mar 7


Is People Pleasing a Trauma Response? 8 Signs to Look For
Do you constantly worry if people are mad at you? Do you say “yes” when you want to say “no”? Do you feel responsible for everyone else’s...

Kristin M. Papa
Feb 18


Walking on Eggshells in a Relationship: 5 Tips to Understanding and Addressing the Challenge
Relationships are meant to be a source of connection, support, and joy. However, for some, relationships can feel like navigating a...

Kristin M. Papa
Feb 10


Can Couples Counseling Save a Relationship? 5 ways Marriage Counseling Can Help
Many couples who are struggling are often skeptical about couples counseling and wonder if it can actually help. It's not uncommon to...

Kristin M. Papa
Jan 22


Healing Money Trauma: Breaking Free from Your Financial Baggage
Healing Money Trauma: Learn about the signs of financial trauma and how to heal your money wounds


Navigating Perfectionism During the Holidays - How Therapy for Perfectionism Can Help Breaking the Cycle
Learn how therapy for perfectionism can help you navigate the holiday stress so you can be more present and calm.

Paola Hernandez, MS
Dec 14, 2024


9 Tips on How to Fix a Marriage That is Falling Apart: A Couples Therapist's Guide
Let's be honest, it's not just you that's struggling in your marriage. Relationships are hard work and take time, intentionality, and...

Crystal Trammell, ASW
Nov 17, 2024


9 Ways ADHD Couples Therapy in San Jose, CA Can Improve Your Relationship
We all know that no relationship is perfect and that they take work and effort in order to have a healthy and thriving relationship. ...

Kristin M. Papa
Nov 9, 2024


How to Be Less High Strung: Understanding and Treating High-Functioning Anxiety (Plus Free Printable Anxiety Tracker)
Are you crushing it at work in a successful career and social life while secretly battling persistent worry and overthinking? You often...

Kristin M. Papa
Oct 22, 2024
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