“Adequate justice requires combatting an institutional culture that all too frequently trivializes the impacts of intimate partner violence.” —Negar Katirai, Clinical Professor of Law; Director, Domestic Violence Law Clinic at The University of Arizona ...
Navigating Eating Disorder Recovery and Treatment
Eating disorders (ED) are common and complex mental health conditions. Recovery from an eating disorder can be even more complex, but it’s not impossible. Eating disorders are one of the deadliest mental illnesses, so if you or someone you love wants to...
How To Talk About Sexual Boundaries While Dating
Dating can feel overwhelming. During this period you are getting to know this person, asking questions, exploring similarities, and maybe even asking yourself whether you can see this individual fitting into your life long term. The goal of dating can differ...
How to Find an LGBTQ Affirming Therapist
If you identify as part of the LGBTQIA2S+ community, finding affirming mental health care can feel like a daunting task. This concern is also, unfortunately, a valid one; many sexual and gender minoritized folks report experiencing harm by providers who lack...
How to Navigate Sex and ADHD
Neurodiversity can refer to one’s difficulty with organization, memory, concentration, time direction, perception, and/or sequencing. Neurodiversity refers to disorders including Dyspraxia, Dyscalculia, Dyslexia, Tourette’s Syndrome, Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD),...
Body Image and Self-Esteem: Therapeutic Support in LA
In today's society, body image and self-esteem issues are prevalent concerns that affect many individuals. The pressure to conform to specific beauty standards, combined with the influence of social media, can lead to distorted perceptions of one's body and a...
Why Men’s Friendships with Other Men Matter
Humans are social creatures by nature. Most people, even those who identify as more introverted or shy, benefit from authentic and genuine social connections whether those connections come from family, romantic relationships, peers/co-workers, or meaningful...
Navigating Sober Sex During Substance Abuse Recovery
Substance abuse and difficulties around intimacy often go hand in hand. Intimacy oftentimes changes as you get sober, there is no doubt about that. Active addiction may be associated with secrecy and isolation; however, active recovery is the opposite of that. Active...
The Links Between Nutrition, Inflammation and Anxiety
So, you feel anxious, you overthink, and your heart racing from waking up until you go to bed. Your therapist keeps telling you to breathe, but you've tried breathwork and everything else, and nothing seems to work. What if there were specific changes in your...