Journal

Notes from the therapy room

Reflections on trauma, EMDR, stress, relationships and the quiet work of becoming yourself — written by Dan Main, LMFT.

March 4, 2026 3 min read

Stress Management: How to Reduce Stress and Strengthen Your Coping Skills

So there are two main parts to stress: The appraisal of the stressor demands on your plate. We each have our subjective experience about stress and so that’s really what matters here, the subjective amount of...

January 16, 2026 2 min read

Understanding Men’s Loneliness and Paths Toward Connection

Men and Loneliness: Why So Many Men Feel Isolated Loneliness has become a widely recognized public health issue. While it...

December 12, 2025 2 min read

Dan’s Top Five Tips for Getting Through the Holidays for Parents: Support for Parents of Young Children Who Feel Overwhelmed

Parents, family, holidays, stress, screen time, children, generosity, compassion, mindfulness, down time, enjoyment.

August 13, 2025 2 min read

What do Mitochondria and Telomeres have to do with Stress and Deep Rest?

In a recent study by  Alexandra Crosswell, PhD , and  Elissa Epel, PhD , the researches found that moderate stress...

April 26, 2020 1 min read

Recent Interview on Therapized with Guy Hernandez, LMFT

Check out this podcast interview that I did on Therapized by Guy Hernandez, LMFT. The topic was EMDR and Trauma. This is a great...

August 14, 2018 3 min read

But wait…why should I talk to a therapist instead of a friend or family member about my mental health issues?

When I put myself into other people’s shoes that have not been spending their entire career in the field of psychotherapy I realize the answer to this question might not be...