Reviewed by Kathryn Vercillo, MA Psychology | Last Updated: March 2025 You may have heard the phrase inner child in therapy circles, in self-help books, or perhaps even said somewhat skeptically to a friend. It can sound abstract, even a little soft. But inner child work is grounded in some of the most substantive thinking in developmental psychology and...
Reviewed by Kathryn Vercillo, MA Psychology | Last Updated: March 2026 If you have ever sat in a therapy group and felt like you were constantly explaining yourself, like your life required footnotes just to begin, you already understand why culturally affirming therapy exists. For many BIPOC individuals, therapy has historically been a space designed by and for white, Western...
Reviewed by Kathryn Vercillo, MA Psychology | Last Updated: February 2026 Grief has a way of making the world feel smaller. The people around you return to their routines, the condolence cards stop arriving, and yet the weight of your loss remains. You might find yourself wondering why it still hurts this much, or feeling guilty for laughing, or noticing...
At the Center for Mindful Psychotherapy, we frequently encounter a profound, often hidden struggle among our most accomplished clients. They arrive successful, driven, and outwardly capable, yet internally they are battling a persistent, debilitating sense of anxiety, exhaustion, or a feeling that they must constantly strive to justify their own existence. This state is not a moral failing or a...
Reviewed by Kathryn Vercillo, MA Psychology | Last Updated: November 2025 Maybe you downloaded Woebot after seeing an ad. Perhaps you found yourself typing your worries into ChatGPT at 2 a.m. when you could not sleep. Or maybe a friend mentioned Wysa helped them through a rough patch, and you are curious whether AI therapy could work for you too....
A Simple Tool for the Overstimulated Mind In our fast paced Bay Area lives, our minds often race ahead, trying to process everything we have seen, done, and thought throughout the day. This cognitive overload can leave our nervous systems feeling wired and unable to truly rest. When you struggle to digest the day, simple self care can feel impossible....
Reviewed by Kathryn Vercillo, MA Psychology | Last Updated: November 2025 You understand your patterns. You can articulate exactly how your dismissive father or anxious mother shaped your approach to relationships. Maybe you have even read Attached, taken the quizzes, listened to the podcasts on your BART commute, and identified your attachment style with precision. Yet somehow, you keep finding...
Reviewed by Kathryn Vercillo, MA Psychology | Last Updated: November 2025 You have probably heard that mindfulness is good for you. Perhaps you have tried meditation apps, attended a yoga class, or experimented with breathing exercises during stressful moments. These practices can genuinely help. But if you have ever wondered whether mindfulness in therapy techniques might offer something different...
Change is the only constant. Whether it’s a chosen pivot in your career, an unexpected loss, a major life transition, or a subtle yet profound shift in your identity, navigating these moments can feel isolating and overwhelming. Too often, we rely solely on our minds to process these seismic events, leaving the body and spirit behind. This disconnect can lead...
Reviewed by Kathryn Vercillo, MA Psychology | Last Updated: November 2025 You have seen the ads. They are everywhere: podcasts, YouTube, Instagram, even your favorite true crime shows. BetterHelp promises convenient, affordable therapy at your fingertips. Just fill out a questionnaire and get matched with a licensed therapist within days. It sounds perfect. Maybe too perfect. If you have been...