‘Should’ is Not Your Friend
I’d like to start with a little levity that I sometimes share with clients when they’re being too hard on themselves: “Don’t ‘should’ on yourself.” If you can pardon the tacky humor, read on. I …
Are You on Opposite Sides of the Mountain?
The Importance of Perspective We often make the mistake of assuming that our view of a relationship is the only correct view. We tend to see the relationship from our perspective and get mad or …
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 …
Helping Couples Heal
Conflict Is a Given If you’ve been in a romantic relationship for any length of time, then you know that some degree of conflict is a given. The issue isn’t whether or not there is …
Beyond Manicures and Bubble Baths: Amp Up Your Self-Care Practice
In December of 2020, I was invited to speak to a group of women at a synagogue in San Francisco about a topic of my choice; one that would hopefully make a difference in the …
Premarital Counseling
Premarital counseling can be a valuable investment for couples who are planning to get married. A couples therapist trained in premarital counseling can help you through this process in the following ways: Build a Stronger …
