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Do You Really Need a Diagnosis in Therapy?
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Do You Really Need a Diagnosis in Therapy?

The question of whether a diagnosis is necessary can spark lively debates. Some argue it's essential for tailored treatment, while others advocate for a more holistic approach. For some it's an important validation of experience, while others feel pathologized. Let's dive into this topic so you can decide for yourself how important a diagnosis is to you.

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Why Some People Bounce Back From Trauma Faster Than Others
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Why Some People Bounce Back From Trauma Faster Than Others

Have you ever noticed how some people can seem to simply shake off bad experiences, while others take a bit longer? This quick recovery from tough times is called resilience. It's almost like having a hidden superpower that helps us heal from life's challenges. But what really is resilience, and how can you develop more of it?

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Therapeutic Book Review: How Healing Works by Wayne Jonas, MD
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Therapeutic Book Review: How Healing Works by Wayne Jonas, MD

How Healing Works How Healing Works is a research-backed book about what many people already know: medicine alone will not heal us. The content is disruptive while also being hopeful and empowering. To be clear, Jonas is exploring how people can pursue healing in addition to working with Western medicine. The author's focus on integrative care wins readers over without slandering allopathic medicine.

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We offer individualized teletherapy for a wide range of mental health and relational issues. Our San Francisco & Los Angeles therapists can help with anxiety, trauma therapy, EMDR therapy, LGBT gay and lesbian therapy issues, holistic therapy, enneagram therapy, therapy for lawyers, couples therapy, therapy for burnout, and therapy for teenagers. We serve many people in San Francisco, Santa Cruz, and Los Angeles, as well as throughout California and Florida. Our team is anti-racist, body positive, LGBT and trans affirming and sex positive. You deserve to feel good!