Why Organizers Need & Deserve Therapy
7 min read When winds carry the movements of an ocean, they form waves containing the momentum of the waters below. In collective actions, organizers are the crest of the wave, the visible force that surges forward onto the surface. From union leaders to club presidents, they are the driving forces within communities and social […]
Processing Collective Grief, a check-in with Sara Stanizai, LMFT
This Fall has been filled with many strong emotions, as we grapple with the mass violence and genocide taking place in Gaza currently. Whether you are feeling hurt, angry, confused, or numb – know that your feelings are valid. On Monday October 23 we hosted a processing and healing space led by psychologist and meditation practitioner […]
Can Love Be Shackled?: Working with Queer & Trans South Asian Folks
In recognition of South Asian Heritage Month, we are excited to be working with the South Asian community to spread awareness around the topic of South Asian Mental Health and feature South Asian mental health professionals doing important work & helping others on their healing journey. Meet Akshita Vaidyanathan. Akshita (they/them, she/her) is a Licensed […]
Courage + Growth: Taking the First Step & Working with the LGBTQ+ Community
Read more about Christophe’s experience as a South East Asian bisexual therapist and the expertise and experiences he brings to his work.
Being Seen: On Love Beyond the Binary, Community Care, and Becoming Our Truest Selves
Meet Sharlene Justo.
Sharlene Justo is a queer Khmer-Filipinx gender fluid Associate therapist at Alvarado Family Therapy (San Diego, CA) and Lecturer at San Diego State University. She has a spectrum of experiences working with K-12 schools, community mental health, and transitional age youth. As a first generation student and child of refugees/immigrants, she holds a kaleidoscope perspective for clients to feel radically seen and empowered to trailblaze pathways that honor their authentic selves.
Read more about Sharlene’s background, experiences, and philiosophies they bring to their work as an Associate Therapist.
