Why is it important to explore cultural diversity in mental health field? We live in a very diverse country, so it is vital to recognize...

In a world where societal norms often dictate how individuals express their identity and love, Pride Month stands as a beacon of hope and...

My path as a mental health therapist as I reflect om my personal and professional journey, I am struck by the myriad of experiences that...

We live in a fast-paced and stressful world today. How do we stay grounded so that we can maintain or even improve our emotional health?...

Why is it so difficult for me to find the right partner? Why do I keep having unhealthy relationships? I hear my friends talk about their...

It is really difficult when you have toxic parents, siblings or the family dynamics itself is toxic. You can feel the tension in your...

These are my favorite skills. We get overwhelmed with stressful situations, "triggers", "work" and our nervous system can be overwhelmed...

I learned this concept years ago. It was not surprising because my grand parents survived World War 2 in Japan and my maternal parents...

Ikigai means "finding purpose or meaning in life. In Japanese society, someone with ikigai is known to enjoy overall well-being,...

Have you ever been in this situation before? You were having anxious thoughts and extremely anxious feelings, heart racing, thought...

Do you have intrusive thoughts that don't go away? It comes up in the worst timing at times and many people struggle with this condition....

It is very challenging to have to cope with constant negative self-talk and some thoughts are easier for us to let go, and others keep...

Do you feel angry? We all do..in fact, anger is a natural emotion and everyone experience anger. You may feel anger in your body, or some...

Mental health is health and that is why it is so important to find the right therapist for you. There are some key things to remember...

I am a woman, an immigrant, a person of color and mixed heritage, a "survivor", and am advocate. I was born and raised in a multi-ethnic...

I grew up in Japanese society which operates on "shame." and I remember teachers would shame all of us in the group when one person does...

This is a very complex condition. Multiple factors including genetics, environmental factors, trauma, parenting styles and family...

I attended the online DBT program to learn new skills and to build resilience and emotional balance during my graduate school. DBT...

This is a good question and I have asked my former therapist this. She said, "well, I have like $250,000 in student loans." Yes she was a...

This is my favorite skill from Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, and this skill is not easy and I find myself struggle to radically accept...