Emotional manipulation is the controlling technique used to emote particular feelings in another, such as guilt or shame, with intention to derive a certain response from that individual. It’s a subtle type of bullying through communication that holds deep power and control.

Here are some common signs to recognize if you or a loved one is in a codependent relationship, and what might be underneath the behaviors of this unhealthy dynamic, from the perspective of a therapist who specializes in relationship anxiety in Sonoma County.

As a Santa Rosa therapist, here is my unique take on gratitude journals when life sucks. How to do a gratitude practice that improves self-esteem, self-worth and confidence without feeling fake, silly, or contrived.

It’s completely heartbreaking to see our loved ones get involved in relationships that are unhealthy and damaging. But there are things you can do to support your loved one. Here are some of my top tips to support a loved one stuck in a toxic relationship.

As a therapist who specializes in working with adults in midst of breakups, I have heard a lot of different ways people cope with a loss of a relationship. Here are my top 3 tips that I have found most helpful for my clients in my therapy practice in Santa Rosa.

You might be considering therapy, but how do you know it's time to make the call? As a licensed therapist in Santa Rosa specializing in helping adults going through relationship breakups, here are the red flags that it is time to seek a therapist for extra support.

As a therapist for young adults, I have found there are some unique factors that make this population so responsive to therapy! Behind the closed door of my therapy office, here is why therapy for young adults is so effective in improving mental health.

As a local licensed mental health therapist in Santa Rosa, I have heard many misconceptions about therapy over the years from clients, friends, family and community members. Here are the top 3 most common qualms I hear from people hesitant to contact a therapist.

Let’s be honest, when you did your first google search for therapy in Santa Rosa and Sonoma County, the results were overwhelming to say the least. Most therapists offer a free consultation over the phone, which seems like a good place to start, but, what should you ask?

So, you are finally ready to set up a first therapy appointment. You probably have some questions about what to expect in therapy. As a licensed therapist located in Santa Rosa, here is all the information you need to know to feel comfortable during this first session.

While Santa Rosa has a robust mental health care system compared to many more rural communities, unfortunately that has not translated into an easy process for our community members to find the right therapist. What should you consider in finding the right therapist for you?