Category: Mental Health
Trauma, Anxiety, Depression, ADHD, or ASD? How to Tell the Difference
It’s common to feel confused when trying to distinguish between trauma, anxiety, depression, ADHD, and autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Many of the symptoms overlap, and…
Workers’ Comp Is Not Just for Physical Injuries: Understanding Psychological Claims
When people think of workers’ compensation, they often picture physical injuries: slips, falls, back pain, repetitive strain. But the truth is that California’s workers’ compensation…
Mindfulness Alternatives for People Who Hate Meditation
If you’ve ever sat on a cushion, eyes closed, trying to meditate but ended up more frustrated than relaxed, you’re not alone. While traditional mindfulness…
How to Cope with Election Stress: Tips for Stress Relief, Managing Election Anxiety, and Overcoming Election Stress Disorder
In today’s highly connected world, many people experience the American election cycle in a highly stressful way. For many, this stress can negatively impact their…
Finding Serenity in the Branches: How to Use the Worry Tree Method to Relieve Anxiety
In the forest of our minds, worries can sometimes grow like gnarled branches, casting shadows over our thoughts and feelings. Anxiety, that persistent companion, often…
Unseen Influences: 7 Surprising Factors Impacting Your Mental Health
In our daily lives, we often overlook the subtle influences that shape our mental well-being. While we may prioritize exercise, nutrition, and sleep, there are…
What to Talk About in Therapy: 16 Ideas
Consider the following scenario. You have just scheduled your first appointment with a therapist. In a consultation, you discussed what you’re interested in treating. You…
Unveiling the Message: What Your Anger is Trying to Tell You
Anger, often perceived as a negative emotion, is a natural response that humans experience from time to time. While it’s easy to label anger as…
10 Effective Coping Mechanisms for Overwhelming Emotions
Life is filled with a spectrum of emotions, ranging from joy and excitement to sorrow and anxiety. While positive emotions are a natural part of…
Get To Know Dr. Nicole Coffelt
SF Stress therapist Doug Newton, LMFT, sat down with Dr. Nicole (Nikki) Coffelt to chat about how she got started working as a psychologist, how…
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