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Depression at work can be a real problem — it can get in the way of maintaining positive relationships with colleagues, getting assignments done, and ultimately, our ability to make a living. A California therapist discusses what depression can look like in the...

A San Francisco psychologist breaks down four of the common challenges she sees for women of color entering therapy, and gives suggestions for three things that can help.  I started grad school for counseling in 2003, which means I've been in the mental health field...

Microaggressions at work are more than mere faux pas or annoyances. They have a real impact on our emotional well-being and our careers. San Francisco psychologist Maya Borgueta shares about microaggressions and mental health, and how you can respond when you...

A San Francisco psychologist shares her reflections on Women's History Month from the perspective of a feminist therapist. There’s a saying in the Filipino American community: “No history, no self. Know history, know self.” It’s a paraphrase of a quote by Jose Rizal,...

It's Valentine's Day, and we've got relationships on the brain here at Stella Nova! So today we're talking about one of the most powerful tools in the relationship health toolbox — couples counseling.  Mainstream culture has seen stigma around therapy fade...

If you're a therapist in San Francisco, you've probably heard some themes come up again and again. It's a beautiful, even magical place. But like any city, it has its share of unique challenges as well — including those that can take a toll on our mental health....

Intersectionality | What is Feminist Therapy? One question that I get asked frequently is what it means to be a feminist therapy practice. Does it mean we only treat "women's issues"? That we're focused on "empowerment"?  It's a great question! Feminism is a political...

New Years resolutions are a hot topic this time of year. We love the chance to start with a clean slate! And many of us want to take the opportunity to set some intentions for the year ahead. There's a reason why "new year, new you" has become a cliché.  But...

If you have even a passing interest in artificial intelligence, you've probably seen the excitement (and controversy) generated by OpenAI's new ChatGPT, opened recently for public experimentation as a test release. As an avid sci-fi reader since childhood, I've been...