Body Image Struggles as a Gay Man in Los Angeles

Body Image Struggles as a Gay Man in Los Angeles

You see it everywhere. Your friends with under 10% body fat get the good commercials. The Hinge standouts all have the same body composition, with larger than average muscles. As a gay man in LA, it’s impossible to escape the role body image plays in your...
How to tell if it’s Time for Couple’s Counseling

How to tell if it’s Time for Couple’s Counseling

“Do we need couple’s counseling?” How often have couples asked one another this, only to feel that neither partner knows the answer? Differentiating between a “normal” and “therapy-worthy” amount and type of conflict can be...
Managing Social Anxiety with Four Simple Questions

Managing Social Anxiety with Four Simple Questions

Social anxiety is a common and often debilitating condition that can interfere with daily life. If you struggle with social anxiety, you may feel self-conscious, anxious, and fearful in social situations. This can make it difficult to form relationships, pursue...
Managing Work Stress: How to Maintain Your Mental Health

Managing Work Stress: How to Maintain Your Mental Health

Work stress can be a major source of anxiety and other mental health issues for many people. Long hours, high-pressure deadlines, and demanding colleagues can take a toll on your mental health if you’re not careful. In fact, the University of Massachusetts...
How to make Confident Choices as a Queer Person

How to make Confident Choices as a Queer Person

Being queer comes with its own unique set of challenges, and making confident choices can be one of them. Whether you’re making decisions about relationships, career, or coming out, it’s important to feel secure and confident in your choices. Here are some...
Finding the Right Therapist: How to Navigate the Therapy Search

Finding the Right Therapist: How to Navigate the Therapy Search

Therapy can be an incredibly beneficial tool for improving your mental health and well-being. However, finding the right therapist can be a daunting task. Understandably, with so many different types of therapy and therapists available, it can be overwhelming to know...
How To Tell If You Need Therapy

How To Tell If You Need Therapy

This is a question many people ask themselves when they’re struggling with personal, emotional, or mental health issues. The answer is not always straightforward, but therapy can be an effective way to work through these issues and improve your overall well-being....
Surviving Social Anxiety: 5 Simple Tips to Help You Thrive

Surviving Social Anxiety: 5 Simple Tips to Help You Thrive

Social anxiety is a highly stigmatizing disorder that can affect numerous aspects of your life (detailed here, in this article by the Mayo Clinic). It can be overwhelming, making it hard to feel comfortable in social situations. It can be especially tough in Los...