Written by: Leslie Adams, AMFT #120800 Military families are no strangers to sacrifice and resilience. One of the most significant challenges they face is the separation from a parent. Separation can be due to deployments, training, or other military obligations. Navigating these periods of separation can be emotionally challenging and…
By Leslie Adams, AMFT #120800 I can imagine many of you have struggled to get to school or work due to difficulty with anxiety. I want to acknowledge the stress and frustration you might be experiencing. It can be when anxiety gets in the way of you doing the…
Written by: Taylor Aiona, LCSW 11819 Are you the kind of person who always says yes, even when you mean no? Do you find it hard to speak your mind or assert your boundaries? If so, you might be a people-pleaser, and trust me, you're not alone! People-pleasing behaviors are…
Written by: Taylor Aiona, LCSW 118192 It's been some rainy days here in California. Let's say we're not used to that around here! Either way, even in California, winter can increase our depression due to the season. The days get shorter and the temperatures drop. It’s pretty common for…
Written By: Leslie Adams, AMFT #120800 Hello, lovebirds and those navigating the maze of relationships! As a Marriage and Family Therapist, I'm here to address and debunk some of the wild misconceptions about couples therapy. We all might have some preconceived notions about therapy in general. Couples therapy has…
Written By: Taylor Aiona, LCSW 118192 I have seen this become a huge topic of discussion on social media. I see the word gaslighting being thrown around and mixed with lies and manipulation. But what does gaslighting truly entail? How can you tell between deceit or manipulation and true…
Written by: Taylor Aiona, LCSW 118192 Your child suddenly throws you a curveball when they express the desire to seek therapy. It's a challenging situation that many families face. You may initially think you've failed. You may discuss with your spouse, and they don't believe it's needed. We're goign…
Written by: Taylor Aiona, LCSW 118192 Betrayal is one of the most painful emotions and experiences. The shock, hurt, and anger you experience when it comes in the form of a partner's affair is indescribable. If you’ve found yourself I this position, you're not alone. It's important to explore how…
Do I Really Need Boundaries? Written By: Taylor Aiona, LCSW 118192 As a therapist, I often reflect on the intricacies of relationships with my clients. Those intricacies may differ from family, friends, and romantic relationships. And many clients will ask me the question on the title of his blog. Do…
The Unrealistic Expectations of Being a Crunchy Mom You’ve probably seen her. She’s pureed kale into baby food, bakes sourdough from scratch, wears her baby in an organic cotton sling, and hasn’t seen a drive-thru in years. She is the Crunchy Mom. She’s radiant. She’s committed. And she’s… completely intimidating.…
