In a mood-challenged world where anxiety runs high and emotional bandwidth runs low, many couples fall into a quiet pattern that feels comfortable on the surface but slowly erodes connection underneath: conflict avoidance. It is the habitual turning away from tension,...
Are you feeling stuck in a one-sided relationship, unsure of how to navigate the complexities of overgiving? Let Emerson’s journey be your guide. As a seasoned relationship therapist in Los Gatos, I have witnessed transformative stories, and Emerson’s...
Everyone knows what it feels like to be sad, mad, scared, excited, and joyful, right? Wrong! Most think they do, and that’s the problem. They THINK about their emotions rather than FEEL them. This is a leading cause of relationship issues. People who are out of touch...
Mindfulness is a mental state achieved by focusing one’s awareness on the present moment by calmly acknowledging and accepting one’s thoughts, feelings and bodily sensations. Mindfulness involves far more than your typical cross-legged meditation practice; it’s a way...
Everyone knows what it feels like to be sad, mad, scared, excited, and joyful, right? Wrong! Most think they do, and that’s the problem. They THINK their emotions rather than FEEL them. This is a leading cause of relationship issues. People who are out of touch with...
Teens and college students are hurting. In addition to traditional stressors that have plagued teens for generations (dating, grades, substance abuse), today’s young people have the added anxieties about getting into (and paying for) college, finding a job, and...
