Life By Design Therapy

  Trauma is more than just a memory.  It's a way of responding to our environment, and can impact us on a physical, mental, and emotional space. We want you to know that although trauma can resurface, it doesn't have to control your life. It’s important to recognize the signs and give yourself permission to heal from trauma. One step at a time.⁣⁣ We, at Life By Design Therapy , would love to be a part of your healing. If you’re interested in beginning therapy, click the link in our bio for free resources and more information to schedule. https://www.lifebydesigntherapy.com/trauma-therapy

  Just Breathe 🧘‍♀️ Our breath is our life. Noticing your breath can make you aware of what you are experiencing in the present moment. So today we invite you to notice your breath and where it’s flowing. If you see that your breath isn’t flowing in the direction you want, you have the power to shift. For more mind-body healing tools, click the link in our bio to download your free eBook , The Mind-Body Tool Kit. https://www.lifebydesigntherapy.com/free-ebook-mind-body-toolkit

  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?

  Not all cravings are created equal!  Have you heard the difference between food addiction and emotional eating?⁣⁣ The line between the two can get blurred sometimes. So let’s talk about it! When we eat something that we find highly palatable we set off a feel-good hormone in the brain called dopamine. For those who emotionally eat, anytime there are “negative” feelings, food becomes a coping mechanism. Eating your feelings isn’t the problem, it’s the solution your brain requires for “survival mode”. Whereas someone with a food addiction uses food as a drug to survive. They are physically, mentally, and emotionally dependent on it. Both of these coping skills, however, can wreak havoc on your physical, and mental health. Getting to the root cause of these actions can help you begin to live your life at more optimal levels. ‌ If you feel as though you struggle with one of these, having someone to walk you through next steps can be helpful. If you live in California and are interested i

  PSA: Everyone experiences trauma in their life in one way or another! Trauma is an emotional and mental response to an experience or distressing event, that can potentially damage a persons sense of safety or ability to regulate emotions. Here are 5 types of trauma… Developmental Trauma  - During your childhood or teen years you may have experienced things that radically altered your thinking and feelings. Family & Cultural Trauma  - The powerful forces of the family, you were raised in, the neighborhood you grew up in, and the world we live in has a major influence on your life. Relational Trauma  - Relationships are a defining point of our existence. We all experience some really good relationships – and some really hurtful ones. Generational Trauma  - You are a product of the generation you were born and raised in. Racial Trauma  - This is the emotional impact of stress that's related to racial discrimination and systems of oppression. If you relate to any of these, having

  Did you know that depression affects 15 million people every year? Did you also know that women are twice as likely to develop depression than men? Why is that? It’s believed that depression affects women more than men due to the major hormone shifts that begin occurring in a female during puberty. Women can have depression that starts at an earlier age, lasts longer and has a higher probability of reoccurring. However, while depression affects more women than men, it doesn’t discriminate. If you are struggling with depression, we acknowledge your struggle and want to support you. We have free resources on our website and a link to schedule a free phone consultation with a qualified therapists. So head to the link in our bio to find these resources and more. https://www.lifebydesigntherapy.com/melody-wright-mft

  Krystal Williams, Somatic Therapist — Holistic and Somatic Therapy | Berkeley & Richmond Krystal provides individual, teen, and family therapy in our downtown Berkeley and Richmond offices. Krystal specializes insomatic therapy and expressive arts therapy. https://www.lifebydesigntherapy.com/krystal-williams-lmft-lpcc