Dena Ehrlich is one of Center for Mindful Psychotherapy's Associate Marriage and Family Therapists. These therapists work in the San Francisco Bay Area, using a holistic approach that incorporates mindfulness, somatic therapy, and many other techniques. We interview these therapists to learn more about their individual work. This way, you can get a sense of what therapy with them is...
We recently shared a video over on TikTok with 10 signs that therapy might be right for you right now. Therapy offers different benefits at different life stages and transitions. It can be right for you for many different reasons. But we wanted to discuss some common reasons people seek out therapy that you may or may not already be aware of....
Have you heard the word "burnout" a lot lately? Although coined in the 1970's, the term really started to get used a lot in the past couple of years. This is due in large part to the number of healthcare workers who have experienced burnout as a result of the pandemic. However, burnout isn't just something that happens to people...
April Snow is a therapist who loves working with "Highly Sensitive Introverts who are ambitious and have big dreams for themselves but feel too overwhelmed to follow through or too worried to step outside the norm to live life on their own terms." (That's how she described it in our Conversations with Clinicians interview with her a while back.) In fact,...
There's a reason that we created the 911 system for emergencies. It's so that people in a crisis can easily dial for help without having to memorize some long number. But what about when you have a mental health crisis or you're looking for a suicide prevention hotline number? In other words, for the times we you need crisis help...
There are many different types of therapy. In fact, most therapists practice more than one modality so that they can adjust their techniques to the needs of different clients. So, it's hard to say for sure what the best type of therapy for anxiety it is. And when you factor in that there are different types of anxiety and of...
Therapy is a professional relationship. Sometimes people overlook the importance of that keyword: relationship. Of course, there are many different types of therapy. The modality is important. However, the person the therapist is - the way they work, the clients they serve, their core values - is also very important. Therefore, you'll want to look for the therapist who is...
Self-care is a buzzword and we have to be careful how we use it. All too often, self care habits can feel like just another overwhelming thing on a long to-do list. However, we can improve our lives when we carefully choose the self care tips that actually align with our values as well as our current needs. Self Care...
There are many different types of anxiety. And within each of them, you can exist on a spectrum in terms of the different ways that it affects you. Many people with high functioning anxiety don't even realize that they deserve help to reduce the impact of this condition in their lives. However, you do. No one should have to live...
Living with anxiety can be significantly challenging. Anxiety creates physical and mental reactions that can range from irritating to downright debilitating. Luckily there, are many ways that you can reduce anxiety at home. Some of these you can do in other places as well (when standing in lines or at your workplace, for example.) While anxiety disorders may require, and...