Four Challenges Faced by BIPOC Women in Therapy (And Three Things That Can Help)
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...
Microaggressions and Mental Health at Work
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...
Women’s History Month Belongs To All Of Us
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...
Couples Counseling: Myths and Realities
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...