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21 Ways to Celebrate LGBTQ+ Pride in Los Angeles
Los Angeles is one of the most fun cities in the world to celebrate Pride. There’s something for everyone! Read more to learn about events this month beyond parades and the party scene.
11 Ways to Celebrate LGBTQ+ Pride in San Francisco
Whether you’re on a tight budget, looking to connect with other artists queer folks or wanting to honor LGBTQ+ history, we’ve put together this list of queer-focused events to take part in this Pride month.
Managing Depression At Work
Depression at work can be a real problem — it can get in the way of maintaining positive relationships with colleagues, getting assignments done, and ultimately, our ability to make a living. A California therapist discusses what depression can look like in the...
Four Challenges Faced by BIPOC Women in Therapy (And Three Things That Can Help)
A San Francisco psychologist breaks down four of the common challenges she sees for women of color entering therapy, and gives suggestions for three things that can help. I started grad school for counseling in 2003, which means I've been in the mental health field...
Microaggressions and Mental Health at Work
Microaggressions at work are more than mere faux pas or annoyances. They have a real impact on our emotional well-being and our careers. San Francisco psychologist Maya Borgueta shares about microaggressions and mental health, and how you can respond when you...
Women’s History Month Belongs To All Of Us
A San Francisco psychologist shares her reflections on Women's History Month from the perspective of a feminist therapist. There’s a saying in the Filipino American community: “No history, no self. Know history, know self.” It’s a paraphrase of a quote by Jose Rizal,...
Couples Counseling: Myths and Realities
It's Valentine's Day, and we've got relationships on the brain here at Stella Nova! So today we're talking about one of the most powerful tools in the relationship health toolbox — couples counseling. Mainstream culture has seen stigma around therapy fade...
Five Things Every San Francisco Therapist Should Know
If you're a therapist in San Francisco, you've probably heard some themes come up again and again. It's a beautiful, even magical place. But like any city, it has its share of unique challenges as well — including those that can take a toll on our mental health....
Reflections on Being a Feminist Therapist
One question that I get asked frequently is what it means to be a feminist therapy practice. Does it mean we only treat "women's issues"? That we're focused on "empowerment"? It's a great question! Feminism is a political word. And even among people who identify...
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