

Gun violence and our children
My attention this past week has been drawn to the tragic events that have happened lately. In the wake to violence towards children, your...

Anxiety and Alcohol
Coming to the end of the month, we are reflecting on all the discussions we have had around alcohol and substance abuse. I am happy to...

Welcome to the team Madeleine Zimmerman!
Let's all give a warm welcome to our new team member, Madeleine Zimmerman!👏 Everyone here at Pacific MFT is so excited to have you join...

A Deeper Look At People Pleasing
How often do you hear the phrase "I'm a people pleaser" being tossed around? Have you caught yourself saying it too? This reality is so...

Mindfulness During the Holidays
During a recent discussion about mindfulness, a colleague asked me, “What’s it like to have a stress-free life?” I know they were mostly...

Supporting A Loved One With an Eating Disorder During the Holidays - Kristina Fyrwald, ACSW
With gatherings toting a higher-than-normal emphasis on food, greater socialization expectations and disruptions in daily routines, the...

Tips for Recovery Over the Holidays by Alice Kuhns, AMFT
Sobriety and the recovery process are challenging as is. Add holidays to the mix, and it becomes a whole new ballgame. Suddenly you are...

Coming Home to Self - Trauma Healing with Christina Coons, LCSW
‘The work’ of healing from trauma involves an intricate, delicate, and incredibly empowering process of what I call ‘coming home to...

Welcome to the Team - Kristina Fyrwald, ASW
WELCOME TO THE TEAM ~ Kristina Fyrwald Registered Associate Clinical Social Worker #98994 My passion is to help clients challenge...

Welcome to the Team - Christine Nguyen, AMFT
It’s hard to tell what's “normal” when it comes to trauma and culture. Is it normal to question your reality and feel angry and defensive...