Life By Design Therapy

  The short answer? YES! ✔️ The long answer: Depression is treatable. However, it does not have to be treated in a standard clinical setting where you are prescribed antidepressants and told to hope for the best. While we are not anti-medication by any means, we believe that the mind-body connection can be used to promote healing from depression. Other clinicians are right there with us. Holistic therapy is building a lot of traction within the medical and mental health communities. This multifaceted approach to managing depression is working for others, and it can work for you too! Contact us to find out how. https://www.lifebydesigntherapy.com/depression-therapy

  The COVID-19 pandemic has inflicted many types of grief. Some of us lost loved ones, while others lost opportunities or important life events (such as weddings and vacations). But however grief has shown up in your life, it has affected nearly all of us in the past year. With this in mind, we hope you will join us for our Moving Through Grief workshop on Sunday, December 5th. The workshop, led by Associate Clinical Social Worker Tiana Brawley, will allow you to explore and process your emotions surrounding the pandemic. Visit   Moving Through Grief and Loss Online Workshop — Holistic and Somatic Therapy | Berkeley & Richmond for more details as they become available! https://www.lifebydesigntherapy.com/moving-through-grief-online-workshop

  Not sure what to expect from your first virtual therapy session? Life by Design Therapy is offering weekly telehealth sessions with our holistic team of therapists. We offer secure, HIPAA-compliant video and phone sessions with easy online booking to help you navigate life's challenges despite the pandemic. As for our therapists, they continue to be as supportive as ever via telehealth. Our culturally-competent, holistic therapists are dedicated to providing you with resources for growth and change -- all from a safe distance. Our offices in Berkeley and Richmond have immediate openings for online sessions. Contact Life by Design Therapy today to schedule an initial consultation. https://www.lifebydesigntherapy.com/online-therapy

  Grounding is a self-soothing strategy that depends on the five senses to invite mindfulness and relax the mind and body . Some ways to ground yourself using your sense of hearing include: 💙 Listening to your favorite music 💙 Calling a loved one so you can hear their voice 💙 Reading aloud (or asking someone to read to you) What else would you add to this list? Let us know in the comments below! https://www.lifebydesigntherapy.com/

  Anxiety shows up in our bodies in different ways. When we internalize anxiety, it can lead to headaches, muscle pain, and stomach troubles, among other uncomfortable symptoms . How does anxiety show up in your body? Let us know in the comments below! https://www.lifebydesigntherapy.com/anxiety-therapy

  The therapeutic relationship, or the relationship you have with your therapist as a client, is an instrumental part in healing. When talking about deeply personal issues, there needs to be trust and comfort between a therapist and their client. Finding the right therapist is key to overcoming whatever problems ail you. But how do you choose the right therapist for you? Try asking yourself the following questions: ⭐️ Do I care about the gender or age of my therapist? If so, what am I looking for in my therapist? ⭐️ What credentials do I need in a therapist? Do I need to see a psychologist with a Ph.D. or am I comfortable seeing a licensed professional? ⭐️ Am I looking for a specialized therapist? If so, what do they need to specialize in so they can help me best? ⭐️ Does this person have experience working with people who have racial and cultural backgrounds like mine? How important is this to me? If you still don't know what you're looking for in your ideal therapist, that

  Life by Design Therapy is hiring! We are a team of holistic therapists serving the Bay Area community, who value cultural competency and LGBTQ+ sensitivity. We are currently searching for a licensed clinician to join our group practice. Therapists must be available to hold at least 16 sessions per week and not work for any other group or individual practice. For more information, visit the link in the comments below. We hope to hear from you soon! https://www.lifebydesigntherapy.com/hiring-therapists-california-employment-position