Wellness
The stories exploring self-care and mindfulness.
How do you talk to someone about starting therapy?
As a therapist, the most common question I am asked by clients, family, and friends alike is, “How do I … Continued
List of therapeutic interventions
A key component of mental healthcare is using and being familiar with the list of therapeutic interventions that can help … Continued
Empowering women clinicians as private practice business owners
As a therapist in private practice, it can be easy to forget that you’re a business owner. When you’re socialized … Continued
What to talk about with your mentor or mentee
As a health and wellness practitioner, a mentor relationship can help you build your practice, achieve your professional goals, and … Continued
Data suggests mentorship can benefit therapists
Survey of more than 900 mental health therapists finds a significant mentorship gap: 77% of female therapists agree mentorship programs … Continued
Mentorship inspired a private practice where women of color thrive
Associate clinical therapist Angelica “Angie” Curiel, ASW, and licensed psychotherapist Rose Junie Abito, LMFT, Founder of Rose Junie Therapy met … Continued
How should a therapist respond when a client says ‘I love you’?
When a client says “I love you” in session, how can therapists respond? (Optimally, so as to avoid damaging the … Continued
How to ask another therapist to be your mentor
Navigating a career as a therapist in private practice can be rewarding and invigorating. However, running your own private therapy … Continued
This is what’s hurting therapists’ therapeutic alliance with clients
In preparation to serve on a panel discussing strategies for building therapeutic alliances with clients, I spoke with some of … Continued
Fire recovery resources for LA-based therapists and clients
For therapists, clients, and residents of Los Angeles, this is a time of unprecedented challenge and deep uncertainty. As a … Continued
