Amanda, our care coordinator, is back with 5 things they wish their therapist knew - Lunar New Year Edition! Finding a culturally competent therapist is important. These are just a couple of thoughts to consider if you are Asian and / or in the world of therapy.

Kindman & Co. has now been up and running for 4 years! Amanda, our care coordinator, sat down with our co-founders, Kaitlin and Paul, to finally share the story of just how our practice got started and the importance of the social-justice, relational approach that we take. Click here to read more!

The US healthcare system is so sh**ty. Insurance is a hit or miss (usually a miss!), and often people are without insurance as it’s usually not financially accessible. For mental health needs, insurance continues to fall through as well. The goal and fight will always be for universal healthcare, but as we try to survive in this violent, uncaring system, here is general information and resources in using your insurance and/or finding affordable options for therapy.

Starting therapy for the first time is scary! And finding a therapist who is the right fit for you can be a process! Preparing the right questions, and clarifying what we want to get from therapy is helpful in making this important decision, and might make picking up the phone (or crafting that email) a little easier. Click here for 3 tips to find a therapist who will be the best fit!

The past two years have been difficult for people worldwide due to the pandemic. Virtually no corner of society has escaped the grief of COVID-19. For many of those with deceased loved ones, coming to terms with their passing can be extremely difficult. Many also did not receive adequate social, mental, and emotional support during their bereavement. Read more about the importance of grief counseling in a post-pandemic world.

In honor of Hispanic* Heritage Month, we’re highlighting a conversation between Dani Marrufo and Gaby Teresa, who are both queer, Latinx therapists. They speak on this specific intersection of identity and how being queer and Latinx/e/o/a affects the work they do, the clients they see, and just finding a therapist in general. Click to read more!

Our therapist, Anna Kim, is hearing more and more these days about Bad Feelings. Maybe it’s the seasonal change, the darker evenings, or the anticipation of the upcoming holiday season. As we settle back down into routines and take stock of another summer, it’s normal to feel a pull toward reassessment, an acknowledgement of the time that has passed, toward loss. Whatever the cause, it’s coming up a lot and there’s a need to advocate for the feelings we like to push off and label negative. Read on why "good" or "bad" feelings don't exist.

When interviewing for a position at Kindman & Co., a question that our co-founders ask is, “What does it mean to you when we say: ‘Therapy is political’?” This concept of therapy being political has been a driving force at Kindman– shaping our discussions and our collective approach to caring for clients. That’s why it felt important to get everyone’s take on what it meant to them. Read to hear our team’s thoughts.

Living with anxiety often comes with the constant fear or worry of having to confront unwanted flashbacks, disturbing thoughts, or overwhelming emotions that can lead to crippling panic attacks. In times like this, practicing grounding techniques can help you find your center and live in the moment. Click for 8 different techniques to manage anxiety.