Supporting Survivors: Sexual Assault Awareness Month 2026
Sexual Assault & Abuse | Feminist Trauma Therapy April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month, and here in California, we’re in the middle of learning about allegations against yet another high profile politician. Eric Swalwell, who recently dropped out of the...
Four Reasons You’ve Been Lying To Your Therapist (And What To Do Next)
Advice from a Therapist | Lying in Therapy Have you been lying to your therapist? Being less-than-truthful in therapy might seem counterproductive, but it happens more often than you might think. In fact, surveys of people in therapy suggest over 70% of people have...
Navigating Interpersonal Situations Effectively Using DBT
DBT Skills | Interpersonal Effectiveness Social interactions are complex. Although they seem to come more “naturally” to some people, many of us find them challenging. There are so many factors to consider: What’s the context of the situation? What outcome...
On Affairs and Infidelity: Six Reading Recommendations From a Couple Therapist
Books on Affairs & Infidelity | Advice from a Couple Therapist If you’re reeling and overwhelmed after experiencing a betrayal in your relationship, you’re not alone. After learning of an affair, people often feel desperate to learn more about why...