by San Jose Counseling Therapist | Jan 15, 2026 | Anxiety Treatment, Counseling, Depression, Happiness, Therapy
Rumination is a repetitive, passive process of overthinking, focusing on the causes and effects of distress, often without actively seeking solutions. It involves repeatedly dwelling on negative thoughts or events, which can worsen mood and increase stress. While...
by San Jose Counseling Therapist | Dec 31, 2025 | Alternative Treatment, Complementary and Alternative Medicine, Counseling, Natural Remedies, Online Counseling, Online Therapy, Psychotherapy, Therapy
Modern psychotherapy presents itself as a scientific and clinical discipline—grounded in diagnosis, evidence-based modalities, and professional ethics. Yet beneath the language of manuals, outcomes research, and insurance codes lies a quieter truth: many...
by San Jose Counseling Therapist | Dec 30, 2025 | Alternative Treatment, Complementary and Alternative Medicine, Medication, Natural Remedies, Psychological Development, Therapy
The word mystic often conjures images of robed figures, monasteries, visions, or supernatural powers. In reality, mysticism is far less about spectacle and far more about direct experience. A mystic is someone who seeks — and sometimes attains — a direct, embodied...
by San Jose Counseling Therapist | Dec 30, 2025 | Addiction, Eating Disorders, Online Counseling, Psychotherapy, Stress Management, Therapy
“Food addiction” and compulsive eating disorders (like binge-eating disorder) aren’t just issues of willpower. They’re patterns of behavior driven by brain-reward circuitry, stress biology, emotions, and an environment filled with highly palatable, ultra-processed...
by San Jose Counseling Therapist | Aug 17, 2025 | Addiction, Complementary and Alternative Medicine, Medication, Natural Remedies, Online Counseling, Online Therapy, Psychotherapy, Therapy
Addiction continues to be a pressing global health issue, affecting millions across various demographics. While traditional treatment methods such as 12-step programs, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and medication-assisted treatment (MAT) have long been...
by San Jose Counseling Therapist | Aug 1, 2025 | Addiction, Anxiety Treatment, Child Development, Counseling, Couples Therapy, Depression, Marriage Counseling, Medication, Online Counseling, Online Therapy, Psychotherapy, PTSD, Teleheath, Telemedicine, Therapy
With mental health awareness on the rise, more people than ever are seeking therapy—and that’s a good thing. But when it comes to choosing a therapist, the options can be overwhelming. From psychologists and counselors to clinical social workers and marriage and...