Dating, relationships, scrolling social media, and so many of the places we go to seek connection can paradoxically lead to feelings of disconnection, sadness, isolation, shame, comparison, anxiety, and that feeling of comparison or FOMO. At Lovewell, where we offer dating coaching and relationsh...

Thanksgiving. The word alone might send a flutter of anxiety through your chest if you have a chaotic family....or if you're a Highly Sensitive Person going to a big gathering. While everyone else seems excited about turkey and togetherness, you're mentally calculating how many hours you'll be t...

Few experiences cut as deeply as abandonment. Whether through betrayal, rejection, or early childhood loss, abandonment wounds leave lasting imprints on our nervous system and relationships. These wounds can fuel anxiety, distrust, and a lingering fear of being left again. The good news is that ...

In moments of struggle, failure, or pain, how do you typically respond to yourself? If you're like most people, the tone in which you talk to yourself might be harsh, critical, or dismissive: "Get it together," "You failed again," "What's wrong with you?" This is likely different than how you...

We are often taught to extend kindness and understanding to others, yet when we struggle, our inner voice tends to be much harsher and more critical. Mindful Self-Compassion (MSC) offers another way. It’s a practice of treating ourselves with the same care, patience, and encouragement we would gi...

Attachment styles shape the way we connect, communicate, and experience intimacy in relationships. One of the most common—and most misunderstood—patterns is avoidant attachment. People with this style often appear confident, independent, or even detached, but underneath that exterior lies a nervo...

Dating in San Francisco has its own unique blend of opportunities and pressures. A fast-paced professional culture means a pool of high-achieving individuals are living and dating against the backdrop of a tech-dominated social landscape. In this kind of intense setting, it's no surprise that peo...

In California’s high-performance culture—where tech, entertainment, and fast-paced innovation dominate—the pressure to excel can be overwhelming. Burnout, emotional fatigue, and chronic stress are increasingly common, especially among professionals juggling demanding careers and personal obligati...

No two people experience life the same way—so no two therapy sessions should look the same. In San Francisco, where the pace is fast and the pressures are high, therapy must meet each person’s unique emotional, cultural, and lifestyle needs. Whether you’re navigating anxiety, depression, relatio...

Conflict is inevitable in any relationship, but when handled well, it can be constructive and productive rather than destructive. For couples in San Francisco balancing busy careers, high living costs, and the fast-paced Bay Area lifestyle, navigating conflict with skill and care is essential for...