I feel a little bit low about myself right now. I feel like I’ve missed the bar in an area that is important to me. Have you ever felt that way? If so, you are in good company. It makes sense to want to boost self-esteem when we’re feeling lousy
You’ve been sitting at the laptop after everyone else signed off, and even though the work is actually finished, you still can’t quite leave it. Something still feels off, like if you walk away now a detail will drop and it will be on you. You feel it in your
You have probably heard the term “exposure therapy” before; maybe on a tv show or a late night google search. It probably sounded a little intense, like being forced into a room with your worst fear. But, hopefully to your relief, that’s not what it is. Let’s take some time
You find yourself triggered by your partner, you hate to admit it, but its a familiar feeling. Your partner says something that just sets you off in a way you can’t understand. Your chest gets tight, you start seeing red, and you might want to shut down or lash out.
You replay a conversation and wonder whether you said too much. You read a message several times, looking for a hidden meaning. A simple decision grows heavier because your mind keeps searching for the one choice that guarantees nothing will go wrong. Overanalyzing can be exhausting, but it does not
If you’ve had a traumatic experience, the silence before sleep can feel scary You know the feeling all too well. The dread starts to creep in as the sun sets. You know at some point you are going to have to turn off the lights, put your phone down, and
If you are looking into psychological testing, one of the first questions that usually comes up is cost. That question makes sense. An assessment can be a meaningful investment, and most people want to understand what they are paying for before they schedule. In Pasadena, CA, a standard psychological assessment
A hug after a hard day, a hand held during a painful moment, or the warm weight of a pet curled beside you can do more than offer comfort. Safe physical touch speaks directly to the body, often before the mind has words for what it needs. Physical touch can
Some days feel heavy from the moment you wake up. You may open your eyes already tired, anxious, discouraged, or unsure how you will get through the day. A bad day now and then is part of being human. Life brings stress, conflict, grief, disappointment, and pressure. But when every
Betrayal trauma can leave you feeling like the ground has disappeared beneath you. One moment, you may be trying to understand what happened. Next, your body may feel flooded with panic, anger, grief, numbness, or disbelief. This kind of pain can happen after infidelity, repeated lying, emotional betrayal, financial secrecy,