Life By Design Therapy

  Naturally, many of us are spending more time online these days. Some forms of screen time, like endless hours of scrolling on social media, can be detrimental to our well-being. But one of the beauties of modern technology is that we have also developed so many tools to improve our overall health and happiness. Apps can help you maintain an organized record of your mood, your thoughts, and your habits to ensure you're taking care of your mind and body during quarantine. However, not all mental health apps are created equal. These apps have been reviewed and recommended by reputable organizations like the Anxiety and Depression Association of America and UC San Francisco: 💙 Stop, Breathe, & Think (iOS and Android, free) Track your mood and access tailored meditations selected especially for how you're feeling today. 💙 Sanvello (iOS and Android, free premium subscription during COVID-19) Access clinically validated techniques for reducing stress, anxiety, and depression.

  ARE YOU SABOTAGING YOUR OWN RELATIONSHIP? RELATIONSHIP SUPPORT Sometimes, we run away from or reject relationships that are good for us due to our own limiting beliefs. Naturally, not all relationships are destined to work out. However, if you have ever chosen to start a fight or end an otherwise healthy relationship over something relatively unimportant, you might be guilty of self-sabotage.  We may or may not recognize when we are sabotaging our relationships -- but if we find ourselves in a pattern of failed relationships, it is worth examining our beliefs and behaviors to see if self-sabotage may be contributing. In this blog post, we'll discuss how to notice when you might be engaging in self-sabotage, the types of self-sabotaging behaviors that often impact relationships, and what to do if you want to stop sabotaging your relationships. WHAT IS SELF-SABOTAGE? Self-sabotage is the act of covertly damaging or ruining something we care about or that is beneficial to us, often

  OFFERING WALK-AND-TALK THERAPY IN SANTA CRUZ, CA Meet me at a local Santa Cruz County park or beach for your next therapy session. Therapy outdoors provides a connection with the natural world, and an opportunity to slow down and take in your surroundings, using your 5 senses. Movement-based therapy can also be a great way for you to, with my guidance, open up any of the emotional pathways where you're feeling stuck. Walk-and-talk therapy is the ideal setting for mindfulness and somatic-based practices, which can support you on your healing journey. Book a session with me now and lets explore how nature and therapy can work in conjunction to provide you with a truly holistic experience. INTERESTED IN LEARNING MORE ABOUT WALK-AND-TALK THERAPY IN SANTA CRUZ? Schedule your free phone consultation with Leah to discuss walk-and-talk therapy options today! https://www.lifebydesigntherapy.com/walk-and-talk-therapy

  SUPPORTING ADULTS, TEENS AND FAMILIES CURRENTLY OFFERING ONLINE THERAPY FOR CA RESIDENTS Hello! My name is Krystal Williams (pronouns she/her/hers) and I am a Licensed Somatic Marriage and Family Therapist and Professional Clinical Counselor. My background includes working with diverse communities including adults, children, teens, and families in various settings. I work holistically blending multiple forms of therapy including mindfulness, expressive art, and nature, with a focus on the mind-body connection. I strive to create a safe working relationship built on a foundation of trust where your truest self is welcomed and accepted. By working with me, you can create the space and time to feel understood and supported leading to capacity for change, healing and wellness. You are the expert on your life, and it would be my honor to join you on your journey of discovering the strengths and resilience already inside you so you can be the person you are meant to be and achieve the lif

  SUPPORTING ADULTS, TEENS, CHILDREN AND FAMILIES IN-PERSON THERAPY IN BERKELEY AND ONLINE THERAPY FOR CA RESIDENTS Hi I’m Christina ! I am an Associate Marriage & Family Therapist and Associate Professional Clinical Counselor. In my work I utilize a person-centered and collaborative approach to therapy and blend attachment theory and narrative theory . I am passionate about supporting youth, adults, and families with diverse backgrounds. I utilize different tools such as play, art, and mindfulness to support individuals in communicating and processing their experiences, challenges, and needs. I am patient and will always meet you where you’re at during your journey. I do my best to understand how you’re feeling, what’s going on in your life, and strive to create a safe environment and healthy relationship with you. I believe when one feels safe in therapy, transformation and growth can take place. UTILIZING A STRENGTHS-BASED APPROACH TO HELP INDIVIDUALS STRUGGLING WITH SELF-E

  When we think of trauma, most of us think of something truly horrific. Usually, it's an accident, disaster, or act of violence that's so terrible, most of us can't imagine living through it. In reality, there is not a list of events that makes up the definition of trauma. Any experience can be considered traumatic -- it's the body's response to that event that turns it from an adverse experience into trauma. Normal reactions to trauma include anxiety, hypervigilance, insomnia, nightmares, and panic attacks, among a whole host of other symptoms. When these experiences persist long after the triggering event, they become post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Whether you are navigating the immediate aftermath of trauma or can't seem to shake something that happened to you years ago, Life by Design Therapy can help. One of our specialties is providing trauma therapy to the Berkeley and Richmond communities. Contact us today to learn more about trauma and whether

  Relationships are such important parts of our lives that we're often willing to go to great lengths to make them work. But even for the strongest of couples, there are so many challenges that can get in the way of the bond you share with your partner. You may compromise too much, or too little. You may have certain beliefs or habits that are so difficult to break free from and restrict you from having a strong bond with your partner. You may carry old wounds into a new relationship, and have trouble forgiving or loving yourself making it almost impossible to truly love another. You may have struggled to understand your needs and wants, and that indecision is leading to mixed signals for a lover that needs clarity and healthy boundaries. You may suffer with poor communication, sometimes wanting to open up when the other person shuts down. Or get accused of things you do not believe are fair. Perhaps it just leads to stubborn arguments where neither partner is willing to back down?