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  • mental health on standup comedy

    posted: Mar. 23, 2022.

    Taylor Tomlinson makes mental health issues accessible and is a delight to watch. Read more
  • A well rounded session

    posted: Mar. 08, 2021.

    The other day I had this perfectly rounded therapy session with one of my clients. So I am tempted to write about it. The client is an MFT Intern, (let us Read more
  • child therapy

    posted: Mar. 08, 2021.

    it is rather a joy to work with kids. i had not thought it possible. when i worked with children in my internship, i felt like an overpaid baby-sitter, most Read more
  • Koshas – an experiential journey

    posted: Mar. 08, 2021.

    For the past few months i have started hosting groups that focus on the layers of Self or Koshas as they are known in Yoga. They are experiential groups and Read more
  • Couples and emotions

    posted: Mar. 08, 2021.

    across the board i have seen that people want to solve their problems by taking some kind of action. that makes sense. moreover they view feelings as something that gets Read more
  • Curiosity

    posted: Mar. 08, 2021.

    Curiosity killed the cat they say; but it is one of the most valuable tools is psychotherapy. being curious about your own process, being willing to dig deeper and uncover Read more
  • Why work with chakras?

    posted: Mar. 08, 2021.

    Why do I invite people to connect with their chakras? I work in the field of psychotherapy, then why do I invite people to connect with their chakras? That is a Read more
  • body-oriented psychotherapy

    posted: Mar. 08, 2021.

    Teaching the course on body-oriented psychotherapy brings up a host of interesting thoughts, ideas and feelings in my mind and body! It is a commonly held notion that psychotherapy does not Read more
  • My ideal client

    posted: Mar. 08, 2021.

    I welcome whoever walks in through the door. I prefer working with highly functional people. My ideal client is interested in self-growth and personal development. You are living a good life Read more
  • Why should I go to therapy?

    posted: Mar. 08, 2021.

    You: I am an intelligent person and I can figure out my problems. Why should I go to therapy and pay someone to give me advice about my own life? Read more
  • auf wiedersehen!

    posted: Mar. 08, 2021.

    wishing the ones that choose not to come back to therapy all the best on their onward journey and trusting that they will find their way though i may not Read more
  • happy valentine’s day

    posted: Mar. 08, 2021.

    therapy is all about love. unconditional positive regard and empathy are the baselines of therapy and they are meaningless without love.happy valentine’s day all! Read more
  • bon voyage

    posted: Mar. 08, 2021.

    clients getting well and flying away from the coup. it is a good problem to have, no doubt, but also some sad-sweet feelings. from here on i will not be Read more
  • Welcome to the layers of self!

    posted: Mar. 08, 2021.

    hello world, recently a new born baby entered the world in our extended family and i am starting this blog, my baby. this is an adjunct to my website layersofself.com that is Read more