To have and to hold: Navigating the Joys and challenges of bicultural marriage with a therapist's insight

This article provides bicultural relationships and marriage insights from Dr. Alejandra Feliz, a psychologist at The Centered Space Psychology Group.

5 tips for new dads

Tips for new dads. How new dads can find purpose and meaning in the early days of having a new baby. Often new dads feel left out or that there’s not much that is clearly for them to do which can cause uncertainty and helplessness. Here are five tips for feeling purposeful and helpful in the new parenting stage.

mental health, therapyHeidi Cox, Ph.D.May 1, 2024mental health, dads, parenting, lgbtq parenting

Third Culture Identity and Mental Health

Third Culture Kids (and Adults) and Mental Health

Written by Dr. Ale Feliz at The Centered Space Psychology Group

therapy, mental healthHeidi Cox, Ph.D.April 11, 2024mental health, identity, third culture kids, belonging

Treatment for postpartum anxiety (PPA) and depression (PPD)

Complex chemical, neurobiological, social and logistical changes take place during the perinatal period. Scientists are now understanding matrescence, the process of becoming a mother, as an important developmental stage. The changes during this period naturally lead to challenges and difficulties as well as opportunities and rewarding and meaningful achievements. Treatment for perinatal mental health including anxiety, depression, and OCD is discussed.

How to find a therapist

How to find a therapist - Dr. Alejandra Feliz shares considerations for hiring a psychologist or other therapist.

mental health, therapyHeidi Cox, Ph.D.March 2, 2024Psychology, therapy, CBT

What to Expect When You're...Perimenopausal

Perimenopause is a process that is normal but that doesn’t mean you don’t need support. Just like other times when the body is changing rapidly and hormone shifts are occurring, you may need support, therapy, friends to talk to, and possibly medication, to get through it optimally.

By Erica Langer, PsyD

mental health, therapyHeidi Cox, Ph.D.February 15, 2024mental health, women's mental health, perimenopause, menopause, therapy

Improve your relationship with EFT couples therapy

Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT) is a research-backed way to improve your relationship satisfaction. Couples who engage in EFT therapy report increased relationship satisfaction over a sustained length of time after treatment. Psychologist at The Centered Space, Dr. Alejandra Feliz, works with individuals, couples, and families using EFT and other techniques to bring lasting change and improvement to her clients.

mental healthHeidi Cox, Ph.D.January 3, 2024couples therapy, psychology, eft

What is ACT, and how can it help you get unstuck?

Acceptance and Commitment therapy is a style of therapy that helps you find willingness to experience emotions, so that more of your energy can focus on things that matter in your life. What if you could learn to put down the shovel and stop digging, and instead focusing on living better?

by Alejandra Feliz, PsyD

5 Ways to Cope with Change (While Taking Care of Your Mental Health!)

We get it: change is hard. Whether you're hauling your life across the country, mending a broken heart, or clocking in at a new job, navigating the waters of change can be overwhelming. Here at The Centered Space, we hope to lend you a hand as you move through life's transitions. Here are five ways to cope with big changes.

By Alejandra Feliz, PsyD

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