Reflections From The Therapy Room
A blog about therapy, healing, personal growth, & being human
Bountiful Health
East Bay Therapy & Counseling in Orinda, CA
Always on Edge, Never at Ease: Anxiety, Perfectionism, and the Inner Critic
Many people live with anxiety without realizing it, because it hides behind perfectionism, over-responsibility, and an inner critic that never rests. This post explores how these patterns develop, why they’re so hard to break, and how anxiety therapy can help you reconnect with yourself and begin to feel safe in your own body again.
When You’re Functioning, But Not Really Living: How Depression Therapy Helps Uncover Hidden Struggles
You may be getting through the day, showing up, doing the work, holding it all together, but inside, something feels off. High-functioning depression often hides behind competence and composure, making it hard to name and even harder to talk about. This post explores the quiet signs of high-functioning depression and how compassionate, relational depression therapy in the East Bay can help you reconnect with what’s been missing.
East Bay Therapy: Healing Through Connection With Relational, Integrative Therapy
Healing takes more than quick fixes; it takes safety, connection, and care that meets you where you are. In this post, explore how relational, integrative, trauma-informed, and depth therapy support lasting change for anxiety, trauma, and disconnection. Learn how East Bay therapy in Orinda and across California can help you reclaim clarity, self-trust, and emotional well-being.
Top Myths About Counseling and Therapy: What East Bay Therapy Clients Should Know
Wondering if therapy is right for you? This post breaks down the top myths about counseling and shares the real truth behind them. Whether you're exploring East Bay therapy, looking for mental health services, or seeking Orinda therapy for yourself or a teen, this guide offers clarity, encouragement, and insight to help you take the next step.