By: Taylor Zanon, LAMFT Scenario: Newlyweds at a Crossroad Emma and Jake have been married for six months. Their wedding was beautiful, filled with love and excitement for their future together. However, as the honeymoon phase fades, Emma starts feeling an unease she can’t ignore. At first, she chalks it up to post-wedding blues orContinueContinue reading “When the Spark Fades: How to Know If It’s Time to Stay or Go”
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Why Do Tattoos Make People Feel Better After Trauma?
By Taylor Zanon, LAMFT The Connection Between Tattoos and Therapy Have you ever noticed how some tattoos seem to tell a story without spoken words? Maybe it’s a delicate lotus, a phoenix mid-flight, or that tiny serotonin molecule tucked behind an ear. These aren’t just inked accessories—they’re often deeply personal badges of survival, growth, andContinueContinue reading “Why Do Tattoos Make People Feel Better After Trauma?”
8 Practical Tips for Dating After Your Spouse Dies
By Taylor Zanon, LAMFT Love After Loss: Navigating Dating After a Spouse’s Passing Tip 1: Honor Where You Are Recognize that grief has no timeline. Some days, the thought of dating may feel overwhelming, while on other days, curiosity about companionship may arise. All emotions are valid. Allow yourself to feel without judgment—whether it’s sadness,ContinueContinue reading “8 Practical Tips for Dating After Your Spouse Dies”
Love After Loss: Unlocking Your Heart With Grief Therapy
By Taylor Zanon, LAMFT Dating After Your Spouse Dies: How to Know When You Are Ready for Love Again Losing a spouse is an unimaginable heartbreak, and the idea of dating again can stir up a whirlwind of emotions—grief, guilt, uncertainty, and maybe even a little hope. It’s completely normal to feel conflicted. But loveContinueContinue reading “Love After Loss: Unlocking Your Heart With Grief Therapy”
Understanding Codependency in Young Adults: Signs, Causes, and Recovery
By: Taylor Zanon, LAMFT (she/her) As you may be wondering, I’ve heard about codependency on TikTok but never truly understood what it meant. There have been many interpretations and misconceptions about codependency, so let’s break it down. Simply put, codependency happens when one person’s well-being becomes solely wrapped up in another person’s life or problems.ContinueContinue reading “Understanding Codependency in Young Adults: Signs, Causes, and Recovery”
7 Ways Play Therapy Can Help Your Child: A Parent’s Guide to Therapeutic Play
By Taylor Zanon, LAMFT Is your child struggling to express their emotions? You’re not alone. As parents, watching our children battle with anxiety, sadness, or frustration—especially when they can’t find the words to tell us what’s wrong—can leave us feeling helpless. But there’s hope, which comes in a form that speaks your child’s natural language:ContinueContinue reading “7 Ways Play Therapy Can Help Your Child: A Parent’s Guide to Therapeutic Play”
Rethinking Divorce (PART 2): Could It Lead You to a Brighter Future?
By Taylor Zanon, LAMFT In Part 1 of our series, we explored the common myths that often keep families trapped in uncertainty about divorce. We discovered that contrary to widespread beliefs, children can thrive after divorce, co-parenting relationships can be positive, and families often find renewed happiness and stability on their new path. We alsoContinueContinue reading “Rethinking Divorce (PART 2): Could It Lead You to a Brighter Future?”
Rethinking Divorce: 10 Common Divorce Myths Debunked And What You Should Really Know
By Taylor Zanon, LAMFT Myths About Divorce As a family therapist, I’ve worked with countless families navigating divorce, and one thing becomes clear: many of the fears and beliefs that keep parents awake at night are based on outdated myths rather than reality! While divorce certainly represents a significant life transition, contemporary research, and clinicalContinueContinue reading “Rethinking Divorce: 10 Common Divorce Myths Debunked And What You Should Really Know”