Do you wonder why you do it? Do you want to change it? People-Pleasing People-pleasers tend to put the needs of others above their own,...

When our need for connection and care in times of distress (e.g., scared, overwhelmed, unwell) is neglected, we feel emotional pain,...

Did you grow up feeling lonely? Were your parents preoccupied with their own stuff and/or unavailable to support you emotionally? Do you...

Do you identify as part of Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) and LGBTQIA+/queer community? Maybe you identify as AAPI but are unsure...

Growing up Asian American, we get an inside look on the impact of stress/trauma on the human experience. Our cultural history has...

Given the increasing demand for mental health services, there’s a corresponding need for culturally-competent therapists, especially...

Mental health symptoms can present in different ways for Asian Americans, including through the body. For example, children, who have...

Hello! We are the founders of Blooming Wellness Psychotherapy, and this blog is dedicated to our Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI)...

Do you have perfectionistic traits? How is it working for you? In today’s society, most still view perfectionism in a positive light,...

Have you always been a caregiver? Do you continually prioritize the well-being of others and tell yourself your needs aren’t as...

Have you heard of codependency? Do you or a loved one identify as being codependent? Has it impacted your relationship(s)? What is...

In the busyness that is life, we do not always have time for rest. Some of us are on the go from the moment we wake up until we go to...

Do you find yourself feeling overwhelmed by tasks that seem easy to other people? Does it take you a lot of energy to get out of bed or...

Are you a highly sensitive person, wondering what your love language is? Do you want to learn more about how to love the highly sensitive...

Are you a highly sensitive person in love? Do you find relationships meaningful but also challenging? Dr. Elaine Aron states, “when...

Have you wondered how your relationship patterns developed? Have you considered how you developed the relationship you have with...

As we are heading towards the new year, folks tend to reflect on their lives. It is normal to want to change some things about our lives,...

Does your mood dip during the fall and winter months? Do you find yourself having difficulty getting out of bed and having less energy...

Have you heard of selective mutism? It is not as well-known as social anxiety disorder (you can read more by clicking here). Some may...

Do you ever notice telling yourself, 'I’m not good enough because I don’t have this or that?' Do you find yourself mindlessly scrolling...