Life By Design Therapy

Online Counseling or Psychotherapy, talk or talking therapy, counseling, or simply therapy—no matter the name it’s known by, mental health counseling can benefit people struggling with emotional difficulties, life challenges, and mental health concerns. www.lifebydesigntherapy.com

Research has shown that therapy is most effective when attended on a once a week basis at minimum.  Regular and consistent sessions are proven to be the most beneficial to assist with managing stress and challenges during the week and there’s something important about knowing you have a regular space to reflect, get support, and work towards your goals.  When sessions get spread out, there is less room for deep healing work that is often needed to see real change and growth.  It is for these reasons, among others that we recommend all clients, including couples and families, start with weekly sessions.   Welcome To Life By Design Therapy www.lifebydesigntherapy.com

It’s important to remember that these are your therapy sessions and you have the freedom to talk about anything you choose.  Sometimes you may come in knowing exactly what you want to talk about or a specific challenge or block you want to work on during that session.  Other times you may continue a conversation or theme from a previous session or share new events in your life.  Often, some of the most impactful sessions are the ones in which you have no idea what you want to talk about, which allows for self-reflection and following your own intuition and inner guidance. Holistic and Somatic Therapy in Berkeley and Richmond Contact us today! https://www.lifebydesigntherapy.com/faq

Therapy has the potential to change the rest of your life, as well as those around you, and generations to come.  People come to therapy to better themselves, whether that means understanding the impacts of your family and cultural history, overcoming specific systems of anxiety, depression, or trauma, or just wanting self-discovery, better understanding, and self-love.  Therapy provides you with the opportunity to move forward from the places in your life in which you feel stuck, blocked, or under-supported.  https://www.lifebydesigntherapy.com/faq

WHY UNDERSTANDING YOUR WINDOW OF TOLERANCE IS ESSENTIAL TO MANAGING STRESS AND OVERWHELM Do you ever notice yourself feeling stressed out, out of control or on edge? Or, the opposite: do you find yourself feeling zoned out, numb or shut down? These states of hyper- and hypo-arousal suggest that you're operating outside of your window of tolerance , a term used in therapy to describe the state when you're at your best and most able to cope with any challenges thrown your way. Sometimes, traumatic experiences shrink our window of tolerance, meaning it takes less stress to throw us off-balance. The narrower your window of tolerance, the more intense and difficult it may be to manage your emotions and moments of stress. Here's how to understand what your window of tolerance is, what types of events may narrow your window of tolerance and how it impacts your overall mental health. WHAT SHAPES YOUR WINDOW OF TOLERANCE When you feel safe and supported, you are most likely to be

THE MODERN RULES OF COUPLES THERAPY Relationships are important and require care, quality time, and secure attachment to be healthy ones. The choices we make and the responses we give one another set the tone in our relationships. Sometimes the increasing demands of daily living tax couples, leaving little emotional overhead for the most important ones in our lives. Often when there is conflict, this contributes to adverse reactions, thoughts, and feelings. WHO IS THE MODERN COUPLE? Times have changed in terms of the shift in traditional relationships. Today, more women are in the workforce, and more men have shifted to stay at home roles for the children. In addition, we have more same-sex, gender non-conforming, and poly-amorous couples who are navigating relationships and the various roles of parenting, managing household chores and juggling financial responsibilities. With these shifts in our society brings less exclusivity in roles between partners and those who are or decid

Meet Melody Founder, Somatic Therapist, EFT Couples Therapist Immediate Openings for Virtual Sessions As a somatic psychotherapist, I offer my humanness, my empathy, and a commitment to helping you heal and thrive in today's world.   I am dedicated to helping you on your journey towards a life of purpose, a life filled with meaningful connections and inner peace. https://www.lifebydesigntherapy.com/melody-wright-mft