Life By Design Therapy

  As a provider serving all age groups, we are invested in policy changes that affect California youth. Life by Design Therapy's home state is experiencing a youth mental health crisis: over half of children meet the criteria for anxiety or depression. California's new Senate Bill No. 224 would require age-appropriate, culturally sensitive mental health education in schools. It is a small step toward where we need to be, but CA is on the right track! https://www.lifebydesigntherapy.com/mission

  Meet Tiana Brawley! Tiana is an Associate Clinical Social Worker. She works holistically, blending Mindfulness, Cognitive Behavioral Theory, Narrative Therapy, and Attachment. Her specialties include working with BIPOC, LGBTQ+, and nonbinary individuals and communities. Tiana works with Adults, Couples, and Families in our Berkeley Office (currently telehealth). Contact us today to learn more about her openings! https://www.lifebydesigntherapy.com/tiana-brawley-asw

  Our featured therapist is the newest member of our team, Leah Kaplan LCSW ! Leah uses cognitive-behavioral therapy, mindfulness-based practices, ecotherapy, expressive arts therapy, and a collaborative, person-centered approach to support teens, adults, and seniors in moving through life’s challenges. She is queer-identified and especially passionate about working with the LGBTQ+ community. To learn more about Leah's openings and find out if you are a fit, contact Life by Design Therapy today. https://www.lifebydesigntherapy.com/leah-kaplan-lcsw

  All relationships exist on a spectrum from "healthy" to "abusive." An "unhealthy" relationship falls somewhere in between these two. Sometimes, it may be confusing to determine when your relationship crosses the line between "unhealthy" and "abusive." Both unhealthy and abusive relationships can have negative effects on mental health. In general, however, a relationship is considered abusive when there is physical or emotional mistreatment (including sexual violence or coercion), when your partner says hurtful or threatening things to you, or when your partner tries to control your life (such as what you wear or who you hang out with). Other behaviors, such as avoiding communicating about important issues or pressuring you into doing things you don't want to do, can make a relationship unhealthy. While unhealthy relationships can certainly harm your mental health, they do not present an immediate threat to your physical, mental o

  Daily mantra : you are not what happens to you. You are what you choose to become. Type "yes" if you agree 💙 https://www.lifebydesigntherapy.com/

  WINTER SURVIVAL TIPS: HOW TO PREPARE FOR SEASONAL AFFECTIVE DISORDER In many places, the winter months bring gloomier weather and less daylight hours compared to the weather and sunlight we get during the spring and summer months. These seasonal changes can lead to a type of depression called “Seasonal Affective Disorder.” Seasonal Affective Disorder, or SAD, usually presents itself during the Fall and continues into the Winter months. SAD symptoms include having low energy, experiencing problems with sleep, having changes in your appetite, and feeling depressed for most of the day almost every day. If you’ve experienced Seasonal Affective Disorder in the past, or are currently experiencing SAD-related symptoms, here are some tips to help you prepare for this winter: PLAN SOME MOOD BOOSTING ACTIVITIES. Whether you want to start a new yoga class or are long overdue for a group outing with friends, planning some activities for the Winter season can help you get ahead of the SAD sympto

  Experiencing mental distress does not mean you are broken. Instead, the physical and mental challenges we face are reflections of the stressful -- and often traumatic -- experiences we go through. Let us know in the comments below if you agree 💙 https://www.lifebydesigntherapy.com/fees-insurance