Why is letting go so hard? 💭

If you’re still carrying old guilt, family expectations, or "not good enough" thoughts into 2026, you aren’t failing. You’re likely just operating in a survival mode that once kept you safe. But survival isn't the same as thriving.

If you’re ready to stop just "getting through the day" and start feeling grounded, therapy can help you process the past so it stops controlling your present. We're currently accepting Aetna, Cigna, and United/Optum insurance for California residents. Let's make 2026 feel a little lighter. ✨

The holidays can feel especially lonely; even when you’re surrounded by people. For many Asian American adults, this season brings unspoken family tension, pressure to “be grateful,” and a quiet sense of disconnection. If you’re struggling with holiday loneliness, your feelings make sense. Loneliness is a signal that you’re longing for safety, understanding, and real connection. You’re not alone, even if it feels that way.

Every January brings pressure to set New Year’s resolutions—even when you’re emotionally exhausted. For Asian American adults with immigrant parents in Irvine, California, meaningful change requires emotional grounding, not perfection. This post explores why traditional resolutions fail, how intentions support New Year mental health, and how working with an Optum, Aetna, or Cigna therapist can help you create values-based New Year’s resolutions that stick.

Many Asian American young adults quietly struggle with the experience of going no contact with Asian parents, especially during the holidays. The season can bring grief, guilt, loneliness, and pressure for children of immigrants who’ve chosen distance to protect their mental health. This blog explores why people choose no contact, how toxic parents impact emotional well-being during the holidays, and how working with an Asian American therapist—using Cigna, Aetna, or Optum insurance—can help you cope with complex feelings and create healthier boundaries.

Many Asian American young adults struggle with holiday perfectionism—the pressure to host perfectly, meet family expectations, and manage stress during the holidays. This often leads to anxiety, burnout, and emotional exhaustion. In this blog, we explore how perfectionism develops in immigrant families, how it affects mental health, and how therapy or therapy intensives can help you set emotional boundaries for the holiday season. If you’re seeking support using Cigna, Aetna, or Optum insurance, learn how therapy can help you create a calmer, more meaningful holiday.

Thanksgiving can bring joy, but it also creates pressure for many Asian American millennials navigating anxiety and intergenerational trauma. If you’re feeling Thanksgiving stress from family expectations, emotional labor, or old patterns resurfacing, you’re not alone. These five therapist-approved tips will help protect your holiday mental health—setting boundaries, grounding your nervous system, preventing over-commitment, preparing for family triggers, and prioritizing rest. Learn how to cope with family during holidays with more ease and intention.

Before the stress and expectations of the holidays take over, consider giving yourself an emotional reset before the holidays. Discover how a holiday therapy session can bring clarity, calm, and stress relief—helping you show up for yourself and your loved ones with more peace and balance this season.

Do you ever find yourself thinking, “Well, once I complete [insert accomplishment here], then my mom will finally accept me and be proud of me.” Turns out that even huge celebrities experience that too!