Dissociation is a mental process that creates a lack of connection in a person’s thoughts, memory, and sense of identity. Dissociation is a natural and protective trauma response when the full recollection of the traumatic event can be too excruciating for the system,...
What is Trauma Dumping? Understanding Oversharing
Most people need to vent from time to time, right? Maybe you’ve been dealing with an issue with a stubborn family member, a significant other, co-worker, had a really bad day, or might be struggling with career or money problems. It’s common to blow off steam by...
Best Trauma Books: The Modern Intimacy Team’s Favorite Picks
Healing from trauma or post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) can be a challenging endeavor. Trauma can impact so many areas of one’s life and it can be difficult to find the right support to start the healing process. One of the most accessible ways to learn more...
Midterm Anxiety & When to Take a Social Media Break
With the Midterm elections quickly approaching and the volume of ads and content surrounding candidates, their positions, and what is at stake can be completely overwhelming. Watching and interacting with the content can be addicting and anxiety provoking. It is...
Find the Right Black Therapist Online in California
Research shows 76.4% of therapists are white and 4.1% are black or African American. Clearly, there is a significant disparity in diversity within the mental health profession. An issue that can hinder the therapeutic process for clients of color as they struggle to...
How The Mother Wound Impacts Sexuality
Growing up identifying as female often means looking to a mother figure for guidance on the transition to womanhood. When there is a mother wound, there can be a profound impact on a woman's sexuality. Many women internalize their mothers beliefs, values and...
How Dating a Narcissist Changes You
In order to understand narcissistic abuse and how dating a narcissist changes you, it might be helpful to first understand narcissism. A person who meets criteria for Narcissistic Personality Disorder, according to the DSM 5, exhibits a pattern on grandiosity that...
When Should I Work With a CSAT Therapist?
Although many therapists claim to be able to help with addictive and compulsive sexual behaviors sex addiction, Certified Sex Addiction Therapists (CSAT therapists) have specialized training and have developed the necessary skills to work with clients specifically...
How to Choose a Mental Health Therapist Online in California
Experts have proven that online therapy can be just as effective as face-to-face therapy. Of course, one still has to consider the matter that therapists, online or in person, can vary in quality. The best way to lessen this issue is to find the best mental health...