Middle age is the time we tend to look around at our social circles. Are our friendships still there? Have we lost friends due to illness, a move, or divorce? Do we want something different out of our friendships? As we age, we tend to have less tolerance or energy for fluff friendships. We want substance and real, genuine connections.
Embarking on an anxiety therapy journey can be a life-changing experience. San Diego offers a wealth of resources and professionals dedicated to supporting individuals struggling with anxiety.
Therapists in California define self-esteem as an opinion we have of ourselves; a way of placing value on ourselves as people. While we may voice characteristics such as “I’m American” or “I have brown eyes,” these are facts that don’t carry a negative or positive connotation. A low self-esteem suggests we carry a negative opinion of ourselves. For example, “I’m unattractive” or “I’m not good enough.”
Gender-affirming care focuses on an individual’s physical, mental and social health needs. This care is absolutely lifesaving for transgender, gender diverse, and nonbinary people. As a therapist in California, I support gender-affirming care by providing necessary letters during our first session. In order to fully understand what gender-affirming care is, we must first understand what it means to have a “gender identity crisis.”