What Being a BIPOC Therapist Has Taught Me
Being a BIPOC therapist has given me the opportunity to see just how valuable therapy can be for BIPOC clients. For some, therapy validates the impact of race across their … Read more
Mental Health & Trauma
How we’ve gotten imposter syndrome all wrong
After Jodie Foster won an Oscar for her role in The Accused, she acknowledged that felt like a total fraud in a 60 Minutes interview. “I thought it was a fluke,” she shared. … Read more
How to know if therapy is working
I recently asked folks in our community to offer their advice for those starting therapy for the first time. As always, the feedback was honest and helpful and I was … Read more
The tool you need when you face a tough decision
From the baby’s room to the bagel shop to the board room, we’re bombarded by thousands of decisions each day. And if we’re female and bear the brunt of the … Read more
Five Ways to Deepen Your Therapy Experience
When many of us seek therapy, we have a nagging sense that our current challenges somehow link to the past, but the connection doesn’t quite feel clear. Certain types of … Read more
Five Things Your Fat Therapist Wants You to Know
When a new client sits across from me for the first time, their nerves are often palpable and I can tell that their minds filled with questions about what’s ahead … Read more
If you can’t stop worrying about your health, these six tools will help
Your heart is racing, your palms are sweaty, and your body is restless. Your thoughts are coming quickly, one after another until your mind feels consumed with worry. You have … Read more
Why I gave up on work-life integration and am embracing work-life mindfulness
Several years ago, while working for a fast-paced healthcare organization, I shared the concept of “work-life integration” with my colleagues, many of whom were on the brink of burnout, just … Read more
Five Key Strategies for Overcoming Grief in Postpartum Transitions
Written by Mindy Schlechter, LSW, Galia Therapist As we discussed recently here, pregnancy and childbirth are meaningful transitions which can shift our lives quickly. Women can be left feeling a sense … Read more
Is Grief a Part of Your Postpartum Depression?
Written by Mindy Schlechter, LSW, Galia Therapist According to the National Institutes of Health, postpartum depression affects up to 15% of mothers following the birth of their babies. Genetics, hormonal … Read more
Starting Online Therapy: What You Need to Know for Meeting with Your Therapist Online
That worn couch is a place of safety for many of us. It’s where some of our most buried secrets and biggest revelations have been shared. It’s a place removed … Read more
The Difference Between Therapy and Coaching: Which One is Right for Me?
“Do I need therapy or coaching?” is an increasingly common question posed by people ready to do the work, but uncertain where to start. Understandably, much confusion exists regarding the … Read more
