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...[ read more ]
In this video, Phoenix L. Quetzal DeLeon, MA, AMFT, a somatic therapist at the Center for Mindful Psychotherapy, explains what somatic therapy is and demonstrates how it works differently from traditional talk therapy. Using a live example of working with anxiety, Phoenix shows how changing the state of the body can shift emotional experiences—offering clients more agency and choice in...[ read more ]
As Pride flags flutter in the warm June breeze and rainbow crosswalks gleam under the California sun, many in our LGBTQ+ community find themselves holding a complex mix of emotions. Joy and grief. Celebration and vigilance. Progress and setback. Community and isolation. These tensions aren't contradictions to resolve; they're multiplicities to honor. Pride month invites us into the fullness of...[ read more ]
This group is for women who have been formally diagnosed or self-diagnosed with PMDD, are currently working with an individual therapist, or have prior experience with psychotherapy, and who are ready to explore the experience of PMDD in a compassionate and non-judgmental environment. I hope to have six people in the group before we begin. We will meet weekly for...[ read more ]
This month we are sharing information about LGBTQ+ mental health in honor of Pride Month. Much of this information comes from Mental Health America. So far, we shared their infographic of key statistics, an article on the impact of family support on mental health, and how identity shows up in therapy. Today, we're sharing three specific areas that MHA highlighted this year:...[ read more ]
This month we are sharing information about LGBTQ+ mental health in honor of Pride Month. Much of this information comes from Mental Health America. So far, we shared their infographic of key statistics and an article on the impact of family support on mental health. Today we are going to look at therapy as it relates to this topic. Understanding the...[ read more ]