by San Jose Counseling Therapist | May 31, 2025 | Communication, Counseling, Emotions, Psychotherapy
The decision to seek therapy is a significant and often courageous step toward improved mental health. Whether driven by anxiety, depression, relationship issues, or a desire for personal growth, attending your first therapy session marks the beginning of a journey...
by San Jose Counseling Therapist | Jan 15, 2025 | Anxiety Treatment, Counseling, Depression, Emotions, Happiness
Go ahead: Scream, process emotions, build resilience, and practice coping mechanisms without real-world consequences. Therapists often discuss cinema therapy in counseling sessions, and people often like to discuss horror movies and being scared by them. The fact that...
by San Jose Counseling Therapist | Sep 16, 2024 | Anxiety Treatment, Counseling, Depression, Emotions, Grief, Psychotherapy
When it’s at its worse, grief can feel like you’re stuck in quicksand. When you’re grieving a loss, such as the death of a loved one, the pain can seem unbearable, and you may feel like you will never move on. However, with time, patience, and support, you can...
by San Jose Counseling Therapist | Jul 14, 2024 | Anxiety Treatment, Counseling, Dementia, Depression, Emotions, Happiness, Relationships, Stress Management
The coronavirus in 2020 brought considerable challenges due to mental health because of the dictates for physical distancing. Since then, people have reported continued feelings of loneliness and social isolation. Loneliness and social isolation are somewhat...
by San Jose Counseling Therapist | Feb 16, 2024 | Anxiety Treatment, Counseling, Depression, Emotions, Grief, Psychotherapy |
Bereavement is a period of time spent adjusting to a profound loss. During this time, a bereaved person may experience varying levels of grief manifesting in feelings of numbness, shock, sadness, and yearning for the person or pet who has passed. For most people, it’s...
by San Jose Counseling Therapist | Dec 13, 2023 | Anxiety Treatment, Counseling, Depression, Emotions, Grief, Happiness, Joy, Love, Psychotherapy, Relationships
In psychology, resilience means being able to adapt to life’s misfortunes and setbacks without prolonged periods of distress. Ask yourself, when something goes wrong, do you tend to bounce back or fall apart? The good news is there’s actually a roadmap for...
