It’s common for someone, after revealing that they struggle with depression, to hear a reaction akin to, “I had no idea you were depressed!” Oftentimes, it’s because the person has high functioning depression. Just because you are typically able to get out of bed and present as “normal” to the world around you doesn’t mean […]
At this point in time, I would guess that we all know someone who has met their spouse via online dating. The academic research bears this out: a Stanford researcher surveyed 4,002 adult respondents in 2009 and found that a total of 21% of adults confirmed that they had met their partners online. Additionally, a […]
My partner and I took an unexpected cross-country road trip this August in our move from the East Coast to San Francisco. We originally planned to purchase non-stop flights to save time. But when the movers needed an extra week to deliver our things, we happily took advantage of this unanticipated opening in our busy […]
There is no such thing as a conflict free relationship. Healthy partners have some degree of conflict in their relationship but they do it in a way that keeps the partnership moving on the right track. For most healthy couples and business partners managing conflict is something to master in order to keep the creativity and […]
Outdoor therapy provides a refreshing opportunity to step back from your life. It gives you the chance to tune into the healing power of nature. Moreover, it gives you the chance to tune into your deepest inner self. What is Outdoor Therapy? Outdoor therapy, as the name suggests, is therapy that takes place in nature. […]
It is often a challenge, however, to find a therapist who is truly trans-competent. Many therapists list “LGBTQ-friendly” on their website profiles without having any real knowledge or comfort in this area. Finding a trans-competent therapist can be a matter of trial-and-error, but here are three indicators that your therapist will be helpful rather than […]
In this recent article in San Francisco Magazine, the author highlights some impacts of low housing inventory and skyrocketing rents. Here in San Francisco we have over 800,000 people living in a roughly 7X7 mile area. Combine that with the fact that San Francisco is the third richest city in the United States, according to […]
The only way to get the most out of therapy is to be open and honest with your therapist. However, it can be challenging to figure out how to talk to your therapist. After all, this person is a stranger. Moreover, you don’t know a lot about them and you probably never will. So how […]
I absolutely love Well Clinic! From the beginning, my husband and I felt like we were in a comfortable and safe space. Our couple’s therapy bridged gaps in our relationship and helped us understand each other that much more. Ivette B Well Clinic is an oasis, especially for busy professionals like me. It’s a relaxing […]
I absolutely love Well Clinic! From the beginning, my husband and I felt like we were in a comfortable and safe space. Our couple’s therapy bridged gaps in our relationship and helped us understand each other that much more. Ivette B Well Clinic is an oasis, especially for busy professionals like me. It’s a relaxing […]
Many people face mental health discrimination in the workplace, and it starts with the hiring process. Because recruiters and employers can’t legally ask about a candidate’s mental health and or general health, supporting mental health in the workplace as a recruiter can be challenging. But it’s not impossible. Just because you can’t ask explicit questions […]
You find yourself pining over a breakup much longer than you thought you would. Your boyfriend has been a jerk lately but you keep going back to him. Or, your friends tell you that you should be happy on your own, but you’re not. You find yourself wondering…. Am I codependent? What is Codependency By […]
I absolutely love Well Clinic! From the beginning, my husband and I felt like we were in a comfortable and safe space. Our couple’s therapy bridged gaps in our relationship and helped us understand each other that much more. Ivette B Well Clinic is an oasis, especially for busy professionals like me. It’s a relaxing […]
Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) has been a staple of mental health and drug treatment programs for many years. This form of therapy helps people address the negative thoughts and attitudes that keep them stuck and gives them the healthy coping skills to minimize those thoughts. Over the years, there have been numerous therapies under the CBT […]