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Why Communication Breaks Down (Even With People You Love) It goes without saying (but I’m still saying!)--we humans are imperfect. I don’t know about you but I get hungry, sleepy, sick, and furthermore…cranky! In my personal life, I try to steer away from important, potentially loaded, or emotionally vulnerable conversations during these times (unless it’s to disclose that I'm cranky tbh). And I normalize this dynamic with my clients . So, if you haven’t realized it by now

Compassionate Therapy for Your Inner Critic in California ( Los Angeles, San Diego, and San Francisco )  Your Inner Critic: Where does it come from? Alas, time to discuss the good ole inner critic . Our inner critics can stem from many places . When we trace back our inner critic – and the emotional or physical sensations that come with it – it often reminds us of someone . How we felt in their presence, what we internalized from a young age , or how we adapted afte

Adjunct Family Therapy in Los Angeles, San Diego, and San Francisco Adjunct Family Therapy Supporting Individual Growth Within the Family System Family dynamics can be complex, especially when cultural values, generational expectations, and identity differences intersect . Many multicultural young adults and adults in Los Angeles find themselves trying to balance honoring their family while carving out space for their individuality . Adjunct family therapy offers a

Disclaimer : this article is written with monogamous couples in mind–take what fits and leave the rest. Much of the principles listed...

Why I First Sought Therapy Our dysfunction was witnessed by a waitress at The Cheesecake Factory. I know it sounds like a corny Drake...

Originally published at: https://tryframe.com/blog/ask-a-therapist-4 Lillian Farzan, LMFT Relationships, Ask a Therapist, Racial/Cultural...

Read part of Adentro's newletter in which Marguerite and I discuss being social justice oriented and finding a good therapeutic fit.

"Teaching others how to treat you is your job, it’s your life’s work..."

Our First Doreh: Hosted by myself and @Norarahimian of @CultureFix Time and time again I am reminded of a very simple concept I...

Lill discusses the importance of cultural competence and POC in the field of therapy.

Art by Hax Shannon * Disclaimer : Doodles below for mature audiences* I have been putting off writing this because the topic is close to...

Nora Rahimian (creative consultant and founder of #CultureFix) and Lillian Farzan speaking on mental wellness in the music industry....

Microaggressions are comments or gestures made intentionally or unintentionally towards a member of a minoritized group. These comments...