Do you keep plants in your home or office? Plant-keeping is one of the hobbies that grew exponentially during the pandemic. People instinctively seemed to know that they needed the healing nature of living beings, plants included. Plants have been shown to improve mental health in a variety of ways. And, it turns out, taking care of plants might inspire...
Thankfully, therapy is increasingly destigmatized. More and more people understand the benefits, reap the rewards, and are open about their experiences. However, even if you've been to therapy before, you might be surprised to learn about some of the things that happen in the therapy room. We asked our therapists two questions related to this. We're here today to share...
There are many different approaches to therapy that can inform the way that a therapist works. In addition to official therapeutic modalities (such as cognitive behavioral therapy or emotionally focused therapy), other experiences and education might inform your therapists' approach to working with you. Therapists are human, with different lived experiences and personal interests. The whole of their lives informs their...
There's a tired cliche that therapists become therapists because they need therapy. There can be a bit of truth to that, although perhaps not in the way you'd expect. Often, therapists have done a lot of their own therapy. They've seen how powerful the work can be, so much so that they're inspired to help others along the same path....
Do you enjoy getting information from podcasts? They can be inspirational, educational, informational, and motivational. If it's a form of learning that you enjoy, then you might want to check out these inspiring mental health and wellness podcasts: 1. LatinX Therapy LatinX Therapy is a bilingual podcast with episodes in Spanish every other week. Host Adriana Alejandre is an LMFT...
Sometimes you need a good belly laugh. And sometimes you really just need a good long cry. You might do both of those things in therapy. However, you might also reap the benefits of laughing and crying in many other places in the San Francisco Bay Area. Are some places better than others for these things? We asked our California...
Therapists often have other jobs before becoming therapists. Some of them even have entire first careers. Only later, when they've gained some life lessons, do they return to school to get their graduate degree and become a licensed therapist. In the meantime, they gather interesting human experiences. Therapists are humans after all. So, we asked some of our California therapists...
Obviously, we think that therapy is a great way to take care of yourself. However, there are also many other things that you can incorporate into your self-care routine. Many of these things are free or affordable. The more of them you try, the more tools you might have to help you through life's challenges. Here are some of the...
We interview the therapists in our collective about a variety of different topics. Of course, we love to learn what it is like to work with them, what types of modalities and beliefs inform their practice, and so forth. However, we also just like to get tips and recommendations for them on a life well-lived. For example, we love to...
Meet one of CMP's associate therapists: Erma Kyriakos, a California therapist who is providing therapy through Telehealth only at this time. In this interview we learn more about her approach to therapy, what inspires her to do this work, and what some of her recommendations are for people seeking various tips for self-care and resources. What is your therapeutic orientation?...