Bicultural Couples and the Holidays
With the holiday season upon us and another year ending, we face the typical obligations and expectations of celebrating the holidays as a family member, individual, and partner in a relationship. This can look like …
Rocking Chairs in the Therapy Room: A Remarkable Addition to Mental Health Treatment
As a healthcare professional specializing in mental health, I’ve long been aware of the profound impact that seemingly simple practices can have on a person’s well-being. The mental health benefits of using rocking chairs in …
Vietnamese-American Mental Health
As a Vietnamese-American second-generation immigrant, mental health and counseling are topics and resources that were never offered to me nor were they options that were presented to me or my siblings growing up. They were …
Anxiety or OCD?
When you think of OCD (Obsessive Compulsive Disorder), do you think of obsessional washing of hands, flicking the light switch 5 times, or refusing to step on sidewalk cracks? If you answered “yes”, you are …
Anxiety: The Mind Killer
One issue that clients come into my office with time and time again, is anxiety and panic. According to NAMI, an estimated 40 million Americans suffer from some form of anxiety, which is characterized by …
Boundaries Made Better
Boundaries can be defined as needs and expectations that help us feel safe in our relationships. Creating and practicing healthy boundaries leads to feeling respected, loved, and safe. Boundaries indicate how you allow people to show …
