Blog - Carmen Isais, LMFT

“The Healing Power of Solitude: How Time Alone Can Improve Your Mental Health”

Solitude, the state of being alone, is often viewed as a negative and lonely experience. However, it can also be an opportunity to connect with oneself in a way that is sometimes not possible in the dynamic of a relationship, family, or daily life. Solitude is something we must sometimes

Alone on Valentine’s Day

Whether you are single or in a relationship, Valentine's Day can be difficult for those feeling alone or isolated. The holiday can bring up a range of emotions and feelings that can be challenging to navigate. If you are feeling lonely on Valentine's Day, it is important to remember that

Clinical Supervision

Clinical supervision is an important process for clinicians to receive feedback and support in their work with clients. Supervision can help clinicians to reflect on their clinical practice, learn new skills, and improve their work with clients.As a licensed psychotherapist and clinical supervisor in California, I offer clinical supervision to

Forgiving and Letting Go

We have all been hurt by another person at some time or another — we were treated badly, trust was broken, maybe our hearts were broken too. And while pain is normal, sometimes it lingers for too long. We relive the pain over and over, even marry it to anger

Mind-Body Therapy (Integrative Psychotherapy)

Integrative psychotherapy is an approach to emotional regulation and healing by way of increasing one’s resilience and personal resources. It incorporates the fundamental principles of traditional psychotherapy and integral medicine to promote healing on all levels: emotional physical, mental and spiritual. Integrative psychotherapy aims to create a healthy alliance between

What is Positive Psychology?

What is Positive Psychology? Traditionally, the study of psychology includes a deep analysis of psychopathology, behaviors that deviate from the “norm” and the negative feelings that are associated with them. The focus in this form of study and this approach to therapy best serves that portion of the population that