Tend To Yourself Thursday {3/6} Create Space with this Powerful Breathing Practice
I’ve been on a nervous system regulation kick lately — exploring what brings me steadiness and spaciousness. That feeling of having room to respond rather than react, to move through my day without feeling rushed by my own nervous system. One of the most powerful tools I’ve found for this is a simple breath practice: the […]
Navigating Avoidant Attachment in a New Relationship: A Holistic Approach to Feeling Safe in Connection
A new relationship can feel exciting, but if you tend toward an avoidant attachment style, it can also bring discomfort, a need for space, or even a desire to withdraw. You might catch yourself feeling overwhelmed by the idea of intimacy, shutting down emotionally, or prioritizing independence to avoid feeling vulnerable. If this resonates with […]
Tend to Yourself Thursday {2/20}: Four Qualities of a Safe Relationship
So often in healing work, we focus on checking in with ourselves—tuning into our needs, emotions, and boundaries. And while that’s essential, something I’ve come to appreciate deeply is the power of checking in with each other. Healing isn’t just about self-awareness; it’s also about creating relationships that feel safe, reciprocal, and nourishing. One of the most […]
Tend to Yourself Thursday {2/13}: Navigating the Balance Between Love and Space
With tomorrow being Valentine’s Day, let’s talk about love—not the kind that’s about self or other, but the delicate balance between the two. True self-love isn’t just an individual practice; it’s the foundation of how we show up in relationships and is reflected back to us by others. When we set healthy boundaries, communicate clearly, and […]
Freedom From the Trap of Overthinking
Have you ever found yourself replaying a conversation over and over, analyzing every word, every pause? Wondering if you said too much, too little, or if the other person secretly thinks you’re too much? Overthinking has a way of creeping into our relationships, making us second-guess ourselves and even pull away out of fear of […]
Navigating Anxious Attachment in a New Relationship: A Holistic Approach to Feeling Like Yourself Again
Entering a new relationship can be exciting, but it can also stir up deep-seated fears and insecurities—especially if you have an anxious attachment style. You might find yourself overanalyzing texts, feeling preoccupied with your partner’s feelings, ruminating, or struggling with self-doubt. If this sounds familiar, know that you’re not alone. As an Oakland therapist specializing […]
The Power of Self-Compassion for Anxiety and Emotional Resilience
Embracing Self-Compassion: The Medicine for Anxiety and Emotional Resilience Self-compassion has been at the heart of my personal growth and healing journey over the last 15 years. As the new year begins, many of us are setting ambitious resolutions—habits to build and patterns to break. But what if, instead of striving for perfection, we focused […]
