Angela Topcu LMFT

04/14/2020

Hello friends, I can't believe it's been over year since my last blog post. One byproduct of the shelter-in-place is having more time to write. This post is for anyone who has been struggling in this era of COVID-19. As always, I keep it real and from the heart:

Many people are experiencing grief and loss during the time of the COVID-19 pandemic. In today's blog post I to offer grief support for this difficult time.

03/14/2019

Hello friends,
Do you know of someone who has had the death of a partner or spouse that could benefit from being in a grief support group? My Partner/Spouse Loss Support group in Fremont, CA will begin on Thursday, April 18th and is now open to new members. Please see the flyer or contact me for more details. Thank you!

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03/08/2019

Hello friends! I can't believe it's been almost a year since my last blog post. I've taken some time to get clear on the intention of my blog. I’ve been focusing on how to bring my life’s mantra, “Less ego, more heart” to my writing process. My hope is that what I offer may in some way inspire, comfort, awaken new perspectives and connect with you on a deeper level. In today's post, I share about my personal journey with anxiety and how it connects to my experiences of loss. My hope is that more and more people will feel less alone in their struggles. In gratitude- Angela

Hello friends! Today we are going to explore how the aftermath of deep loss can give rise to increased anxiety. For purposes of this post, when I use the word anxiety I’m referring to a persistent, excessive and ongoing sense of worry and fear. Anxiety can take many forms. Today, I am mostly refer...

04/13/2018

Hello friends, in today's blog post I share about remembering your loved one who has died, drawing upon my own personal experience of loss. I hope you find it helpful. Please like and share if you do :) Thank you!

Losing your loved one is a tragedy. It is heartbreaking enough that they are no longer physically in your life. As the years pass, finding ways to keep your loved one's memory alive can bring comfort and a sense that they are still very much a part of your life.

03/06/2018

Let's face it, we all get jealous sometimes. Jealousy is an opportunity to turn towards something in ourselves that needs deeper healing. In my latest blog post, I talk about how you can practice with jealousy to get to a place of self-love. I hope you find it useful!

In today's post, lets get real and get into the juicy stuff, starting with the super fun emotion of jealousy. In all seriousness, if you were to compile a list of the most difficult emotions to experience, I bet jealousy would make the Top Three. Jealousy: That special emotion that can feel like a c...

02/20/2018

Ever wondered how you can help someone who is grieving the loss of a loved one? In today's blog post, I answer some commonly asked questions about grief and offer some helpful suggestions for helping yourself or someone you love through the grieving process. Please click on the link to go check it out. Thank you for reading...

Hello friends, Recently, I was asked to be a guest on a fellow therapist's Facebook Live show in which she interviews local therapists on their particular area of specialty. Since my specialization is in grief and loss, I had the pleasure and honor of being her guest and discussing some very importa...

02/07/2018

Do you know of anyone that could benefit from being in a Bereavement Support Group? My General Loss Bereavement Support Group is now accepting new members.
Where: Fremont
When: Thursdays 12-1:30 p.m.
Fee: $50 per session
Please contact me for more details or pass along my information to anyone you think might be interested.
Thank you!

01/29/2018

Would you like to learn how to be kinder to yourself in the face of difficult emotional experiences? There's a fancy term called, "Self-Compassion" that I discuss in my latest blog post. Learn more about what it is and how you can develop your own self-compassion practice!

Today, we are going to talk about something that can help you handle intense, uncomfortable feelings: the practice of self-compassion. It's not uncommon for people to have no idea what I am talking about when I mention self-compassion. Or, they guess that self-compassion is some new age, touchy-feel...

01/05/2018

Do you find it hard to say sorry? You're not alone! Saying sorry takes great courage and requires what I like to call "humble vulnerability". Take a look at my latest blog post to learn more about why saying sorry may be difficult and learn some tips for executing a good apology.

Why Is Saying Sorry So Damn Hard? Posted on January 5, 2018 by angelatopcu “You can’t get to courage without vulnerability” – Brene Brown So you made a mistake and someone, perhaps someone you really love, got hurt in the process. Guess what? Take heart! You are human. We all make mistakes a...

12/31/2017

Happy New Year's Eve! I commonly find myself saying to people at this time of year, " May the new year bring you happiness and health...etc.", something along those lines. But, we all know that there's a lot that happens in our lives that is out of our control and the future is unknown. So, let's instead focus on where we do have choices and set our intentions for the new year! Some ideas to get you started: Where do you want to grow as a person? What is your heart and your deepest self longing for? What will help you to feel more at peace and less anxious? What is something that you have always wanted to do but were too afraid to try? Is there something you have been wanting to heal in yourself or with another person? I invite you today to set your intention and remember to keep coming back to it. You may be surprised with how much life wants to cooperate with you :)

12/08/2017

Why do people avoid getting therapy? Check out my latest blog post to read about my ideas and how you might shift your perspective on getting help. I would love to hear your thoughts! Please share any comments below :) Thanks for reading!

Why Do People Avoid Getting Therapy? Posted on December 8, 2017 by angelatopcu “Often it is our brokenness that leads our heart to grow”-Jack Kornfield Hello friends, Have you ever considered seeing a therapist for an issue you really struggled with but found it hard to actually reach out and ma...

11/23/2017

Here is a link to my first blog post which describes what motivated me to become a therapist....Thank you for visiting!

Meet The Therapist Posted on November 12, 2017November 20, 2017 by angelatopcu Hello and welcome to my blog! I am very excited to begin sharing with you what I hope will be inspiring, educational, comforting and thought-provoking posts. In this blog, as in my work as a therapist, we will explore top...