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Take a Stand Against Anti-Asian Racism
As social workers and counselors, it is part of our ethical duty to take a stand against all forms of oppression and to pursue social...

Jaime Castillo, LCSW
Mar 27, 20212 min read


COVID-19 and Mental Health
If you are one of the many people struggling with mental health issues during this dark and difficult time I want to assure you - you are...

Jaime Castillo, LCSW
Feb 17, 20213 min read


3 Tips for Fostering Self-Compassion
What does it mean to have compassion for yourself and others? We live in a time where compassion for ourselves and others is, needed,...

Aleksia Ramirez, MSW Intern
Feb 17, 20212 min read


Mental Health Resources for BIPOC
We understand and take seriously our ethical obligation as therapists to pursue social change with and on behalf of vulnerable and...

Find Your Shine Therapy
Jun 7, 20202 min read


Anti-Racism Ally - Where to Start
Angela Davis said, “In a racist society, it is not enough to be quietly non-racist, we must be actively anti-racist.” Black people have...

Find Your Shine Therapy
Jun 6, 20202 min read


Helping Kids Cope with Stress
I got my start as a therapist working exclusively with children. I’ve always loved being around kids and working with kids (I tutored,...

Emma Lauer, LCSW
Apr 14, 20204 min read


Depression and "Lost Connections"
Since I was a kid, I’ve spent every year reading as many books as I could get my hands on. Reading has always been one of my favorite...

Emma Lauer, LCSW
Nov 17, 20193 min read


5 Steps for Overcoming Perfectionism
Fun Fact: FYS Therapist & Owner Jaime has the quote “I will hold myself to a standard of grace, not perfection” tattooed on her leg as a...

Jaime Castillo, LCSW
Nov 17, 20193 min read


Managing Your Mental Health During the Holidays
Whether we like it or not, the holidays are quickly approaching. The Find Your Shine therapists understand that the holidays can often be...

Find Your Shine Therapy
Nov 15, 20193 min read


5 Toxic Traits in Relationships
In the new modern world of dating, we find ourselves taking more chances connecting with others through social media or dating apps....

Jaime Castillo, LCSW
Nov 5, 20193 min read


Managing Anxiety Using your Breath
If you’re a living human being with emotions, you have probably been told to “take a deep breath” before. I have been on the receiving...

Jaime Castillo, LCSW
Nov 3, 20192 min read


When Self-Love Feels Impossible
If you open any health-related magazine, follow any self-improvement accounts on Instagram or are using any self-help resources to work...

Jaime Castillo, LCSW
Jun 6, 20192 min read


This New Year's Resolution: Be Bold
With 2018 coming to a close, the holiday season will quickly be followed by a period of transition, and with that, everyone will be...

Emma Lauer, LCSW
Dec 6, 20183 min read


5 Tips for Relationship Repair
Relationships are the stuff of life. Feeling connected to others is at the core of who we are: we’re social beings. So when something...

Emma Lauer, LCSW
Aug 8, 20183 min read


Understanding Risk Factors for Suicide
Kate Spade. Chester Bennington. Anthony Bourdain. These are people who, from the outside, appeared to have everything: success, money,...

Jaime Castillo, LCSW
May 24, 20183 min read
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