Posted on July 18th, 2024.
Therapy can often feel like stepping into the unknown, especially if you haven’t experienced it before. It's easy to hold …
Imagine coming home each day to an environment that feels charged with unpredictability and emotional turbulence. This is …
Posted on June 19th, 2024.
Therapy is a powerful tool for personal growth and healing. Being vulnerable in therapy means opening up about our deepest …
Supporting someone with a mental health condition can be both challenging and deeply rewarding. Mental illness affects …
Posted on September 12th, 2023
Life isn't always predictable. I recall a dear friend who began acting out of character, seemingly overnight.
Their …
In today's fast-paced world, the mental well-being of individuals and their families is more crucial than ever.
Whether…
Posted on July 24th, 2023.
Welcome to our in-depth exploration of parent coaching—a transformative approach that empowers parents to navigate the …
Today we will approach family therapy for relatives of the mentally ill. Through family therapy, we address the unique …
Posted on June 23rd, 2023
As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist serving the Los Angeles area, I have encountered numerous individuals who …
As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist based in Los Angeles, Santa Monica, Culver City, Beverly Hills, Malibu, …
Published on May 18th, 2023
Picture this: Emma wakes up every morning, unsure of what the day will bring. Some days, she feels on top of the world, …
Mental Health Awareness Month is an annual observance that takes place in May, dedicated to raising awareness about …
Published on April 13th, 2023
Sharon Dunas, MA, LMFT
President Emeritus
NAMI Westside LA
www.namila.org
Psychosis can be a challenging and confusing …
Published on April 12th, 2023
Mental health problems are becoming …
Published on March 3, 2023
Sharon Dunas, MA, LMFTPresident EmeritusNAMI Westside LAwww.namila.org
It is a painful walkway for many of us. We back …
Published on March 2, 2023
If the stigma attached to mental illness is going to end any time soon, it will be because of people like Sharon Dunas, …
Published on March 1, 2023
A Pioneer in Fighting the Stigma of Mental Illness
Sharon Dunas, LMFT is the former President of the renowned National …