The Supreme Court just ruled on conversion therapy, The implications are significant and there is a lot of distortion out there. Here’s a grounded take from a therapist’s perspective:
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#LGBTQIA #Psychotherapy #QueerHealth #SCOUTUS
A recent #SCOUTUS ruling on conversion therapy raises serious concerns for LGBTQIA+ people—especially youth.
I wrote this to break it down clearly, and to name what often gets lost in the legal framing. buff.ly/DnS09yF
#LGBTQ #MentalHealth #Therapy
Secure attachment isn’t something you “have” or don’t. It shows up in how you handle closeness, conflict, and vulnerability.
This new article explores what this actually looks like in real relationships.
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#TherapyForMen #GayTherapy #SanFrancisco #MentalHealth
Some losses don’t come with closure.
Family estrangement. Breakups. The quiet grief of growing up unseen.
A new article on grief in gay and bi men.
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#GayMen #MentalHealth #LGBTQ #Therapy #Grief
Martin Luke Brown’s “To Be a Man” is a 3-minute study in male emotional life. I explore how its lyrics mirror what many men bring to therapy: the push-pull between connection and self-protection.
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Some triggers make more sense when we see the lineage behind them. This piece explores how intergenerational trauma impacts the present. #SocialAnxiety #TraumaTherapy #BayAreaTherapist
Grief doesn’t always look obvious. For many gay and bi men it can show up as anxiety, isolation, or quiet emotional withdrawal. My latest article is about this and how therapy can help make space for losses that often go unnamed.
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#GayMen #MentalHealth #LGBTQ #Therapy #Grief
A clear, accessible breakdown of intergenerational trauma and what real healing can look like. #TraumaTherapy #SanFranciscoTherapy #TherapyForMen
Grief in gay and bi men is often minimized or rushed past — especially when the loss isn’t fully recognized. A reflection on grief, family estrangement, and why “just move on” rarely works.
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#MentalHealth #GayMen #LGBTQ #Therapy #SanFrancisco
When does masculinity become performance instead of authenticity? New article: Performance or Protection? When Masculinity Becomes a Mask #MensMentalHealth #Masculinity #TherapyForMen #SanFrancisco
How can meditation and therapy strengthen each other? I recently had a beautiful conversation with Dr. Tucker Peck about his book Sanity and Sainthood and the healing power of integration. #Meditation #Therapy #SelfCompassion #MentalHealth #Healing #Psychotherapy
Can queer intimacy heal what shame and erasure tried to bury? A deep dive into desire, generational wounds, and how therapy can hold it all. buff.ly/aga2GdA #GayTherapy #TherapyForMen #QueerHealing #LGBTQMentalHealth
Untangling care from control. Dismantling the myth that love means sacrifice. Moving from codependency to interdependence:
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#queerhealing #codependency #relationaltrauma #interdependence #therapyinsights
Men’s mental health is often overlooked. That’s why I published this series on masculinity, therapy, and connection. Read here: buff.ly/aeQHVix #MensMentalHealth #Masculinity #TherapyForMen
When couples feel stuck, attachment patterns are often active. Attachment-informed couples therapy in San Francisco:
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#CouplesTherapy #SanFrancisco
Do you ever feel like you have to be “the best version” of yourself to belong? For gay men in particular, that pressure often hides shame, fear, and longing. Here’s a blog I wrote about how we can begin to loosen that grip. buff.ly/vvE5E9t #GayTherapySF #MenInTherapy #ShameAndBelonging #QueerMen
Many queer folks carry trauma rooted in family history, survival, and silence. This piece breaks down how those patterns form and how they change. #LGBTQTherapy #GayTherapySF #SanFranciscoTherapist
Attachment theory helps make sense of recurring conflict patterns in relationships.
How I use it in couples therapy in San Francisco:
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#AttachmentTheory #CouplesTherapy #BayArea
Why does masculinity so often feel under attack? For many men—there’s a quiet, internal crisis at play. In this post, I unpack the emotional strain behind our cultural fear of “getting it wrong.”
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#therapyformen #masculinity #mensmentalhealth
Anxiety isn’t just “in your head.” Your nervous system is doing its job — sometimes too well. A grounded look at Polyvagal Theory and healing. buff.ly/FXydkFr #NervousSystem #TherapyInsights #Polyvagal
Relationship conflict often has deeper roots than the surface disagreement.
Attachment theory offers a framework for understanding what’s happening underneath.
How I approach couples therapy in San Francisco:
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#CouplesTherapy #AttachmentTheory #SanFrancisco
Why does your body react before your mind catches up? This post connects anxiety, trauma, and nervous system states — without jargon. buff.ly/s4Rkt0L #PolyvagalTheory #AnxietyHelp #MindBody
Your attachment style isn’t a life sentence—it’s a starting point for growth. Therapy helps untangle patterns, heal old wounds, & build stronger relationships. More here: buff.ly/3D55jLf
#MentalHealth #AttachmentTheory #Healing
Only 0.5% of youth identify as transgender. & yet, they're at the center of intense political debate & fearmongering. This article breaks down the facts vs the fear—b/c the truth matters. buff.ly/Q4vxavq #TransRightsAreHumanRights #TransYouth #LGBTQSupport
How can meditation and therapy strengthen each other? I recently had a beautiful conversation with Dr. Tucker Peck about his book Sanity and Sainthood and the healing power of integration. #Meditation #Therapy #SelfCompassion #MentalHealth #Healing #Psychotherapy
