The start of a new year often feels like a blank slate—a chance to reset, refocus, and work toward the person you want to be. It’s a symbolic time for change, brimming with potential. But let’s be real: turning that excitement into action can feel daunting. We set...
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Category: Geetha Pokala
10 Conversation Starters to Help Parents Connect with Their Teens After a Long School Day
As a therapist who frequently works with preteens, teens, and their parents, I often get asked how to engage teens in meaningful conversations about their lives outside of school. Now that the school year is in full swing, many parents find themselves asking the same...
Debunking 5 Myths About Therapy
As a clinician in private practice, I've observed a common theme: many people believe the myth that therapy is merely a space to talk about an issue and receive advice on how to "fix" problems. Such preconceived notions can prevent us from exploring therapy’s full...
Losing a Loved One from Afar and Ways to Heal
I have personal experience with losing a loved one. I recently lost my Thatha (Telugu word meaning grandfather) at the beginning of this year. He lived a dynamic and rich 95 years of life, during which he watched many grandchildren, myself included, grow up, graduate...