We hear this each holiday season, “Christmas is the most wonderful time of the year!”  And often, we’re told we should be full of gratitude during Thanksgiving. However, for many people, this is far from their reality and holiday stress is at an all-time high. And with this year’s outbreak of Covid-19, the holidays will look […]

Do you ever feel like you’re not making progress towards your goals or that you seem to get in your own way? It could possibly be due to “stinking thinking,” most well known as cognitive distortions.  Cognitive distortions are sneaky, distorted, and irrational thoughts that we hold to be true.  They just keep us in a place […]

Mindful Therapy Works has been in the midst of a major transition.  As the owner, I find it challenging to balance transitioning not only my personal life, but also uprooting my private practice.  By allowing myself more grace during this time, I realized how being mindful helps to ease unnecessary stress.  So, whether it’s a big move to […]

As the daughter of immigrant parents and a minority woman myself, I’ve experienced everything from being the only one of “me” in a room to seeing my community portrayed as criminals or less than on the news. Feelings of isolation, sadness, and even anger can surface during these times.  As a therapist, I’ve seen these similar […]

Dear Augusta,  I have learned so much about myself while living here for the past seven years. I thank you for teaching me like no other city could.  I believe as one chapter closes, reflection is needed as a new one begins. Before moving, I decided to take some time and reflect on my experiences both […]

Self-Talk Matters: 3 Quick Tips for Increasing POSITIVE Self-Talk TODAY Self-talk includes what we say to ourselves and how we respond to the thoughts that come to mind. It happens throughout the day, and you may not even notice its frequency. I challenge you to track your self-talk throughout the course of a day and […]

Mother’s Day is about a week away here in the U.S.  For some, plans have been made, cards have been thoughtfully selected, and gifts will soon be bought.  For others, uncertainty and sorrow may be looming ahead.  Mother’s Day can be an emotionally difficult day for those whose mothers are no longer living or with whom they have […]

3 Ways Achieving Your Resolutions Will Actually Improve Your Mental Health.   I, personally, have wanted to start a blog every year for the last two New Years.  Among a few others, starting this blog has been that one resolution on indefinite repeat.  We are now three months into 2019 and I can’t help but to think […]

Hi there! It took me a while to get to this point.  To actually have a blog. Oh my!  No matter our profession, fears and self-doubt can often delay what we know in our hearts must happen. I decided to practice what I preached and pushed that fear to the side! So, without further ado, […]

Did you know therapy can be sought out for an endless number of reasons? Many people think therapy is only reserved for those apparent experiences such as people who may have experienced the loss of a loved one or have suffered at the hands of a natural disaster. The reasons people can go to therapy […]