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Andrew Kushnick Psychotherapy

Offering individual and couples therapy in downtown San Francisco for busy professionals who want practical tools to use in everyday life.

12/13/2024

Coding into the night. Worrying about layoffs. For talented tech workers from India or Pakistan, stress and burnout are a fact of life. In this blog post, we chronicle the mental health challenges that South Asian Americans face in tech, in Silicon Valley and beyond.

They made their way from India, Pakistan and neighboring nations, and now work in Silicon Valley. They've faced intense competition for years, and are now feeling the pressure to get ahead in the tech world. Psychotherapist Andrew Kushnick describes their hidden mental health challenges, along with

03/27/2024

We all get triggered. Something sets us off, and it takes us over. Our heart starts to race, our thoughts begin to race, and it's like tunnel vision. So what can you do? In my latest blog post, you'll discover 25 easy ways to get back to baseline.

The question arises so often in EMDR therapy: How do I get myself back to normal when I'm triggered? We all need easy, practical things that we can easily remember, so when the time comes we can actually use them. Here are 25 science-based and brain-based techniques to use right away.

01/02/2024

Check out the fifth installment of "Profiles in Tech," the blog series highlighting the unique mindset of those who work in tech... their outlook, their concerns, and their quest for fulfillment. Each post derives from an interview with an engineer, programmer or developer in the San Francisco Bay Area, and begins with their story, followed by a few reflections from a mental health perspective. This one focuses on Ana, a product manager at a mobile app.

For our fifth installment of “Profiles in Tech,” we meet Ana, a product manager at a mobile app. We hear what it’s like to address a slew of user concerns, dealing with the ever-present pressure to fix everything, like now, like right away. We learn about her awesome ability to pick up on how ...

12/15/2022

Ever hear of "ironic processes"? A negative thought comes along, we try to push it away, and it comes back even stronger. Same goes for our emotions. While this isn't pleasant, the good news is that you can overcome ironic processes. Check out my latest blog post to learn how.

[The cover photo would've been Alanis Morissette in concert, were it not for those dang copyright restrictions.]

Ever walk into a presentation and think to yourself, "Don't be anxious"? Chances are you then felt more anxious. It's called ironic processes of the mind. When we try to push thoughts, images and emotions away, the more they come back stronger. Especially when we've been through painful st

09/23/2022

By now you know that EMDR is a thing. But do you know how it works, and why the New York Times states that it has "wedged its way into mainstream therapy?" Check it out.

The once-experimental trauma treatment has become increasingly popular. Here’s how the therapy works.

08/29/2022

For fellow neuroscience fans: a new discovery. A molecular "switch" has been found that tells your brain to flag an experience as positive or negative. In response, neuroscientists are now wondering if mental illness stems from an imbalance in the positive and negative values that the brain attaches to experiences. Check it out.

A molecule tells the brain whether to put a positive or negative spin on events. Mental disorders may result when the up/down labeling goes awry

07/07/2022

"I love thinking about my childhood, and how my parents responded to my emotions!" Said no one, like ever. It's often uncomfortable to think about, but trauma goes way beyond what we'd expect. In this post, we explore the child's experience when well-intentioned caregivers are distracted or anxious, how that can affect us in adulthood, and what you can do about it.

Trauma goes well beyond what we think it is. Even loving and well-intentioned parents may fail to attune to a child's emotions. This leads to patterns that negatively affect us in our relationships, in our work, and in our daily functioning. But these patterns can be overcome; EMDR therapy can help.

06/13/2022

Feel like you don't have enough time these days? Research shows that valuing time over money can bring greater happiness. Discover Magazine explains how to mend your relationship with time.

Research shows most people feel they don’t have enough time, and prioritizing time over money could lead to greater happiness.

05/19/2022

PTSD is under-diagnosed and overlooked. The New York Times explains how to recognize symptoms and what to do about it. Stay tuned for my own blog post about how the word trauma is misunderstood, and how EMDR can help.

Experts say millions of people are affected by trauma, which has become a buzzword and a meme. So why aren’t more of them being treated?

04/04/2022

After living in survival mode for over two years, you might need some spring cleaning for your brain. The New York Times offers 5 actionable tips for soothing an anxious mind.

Five ways to soothe a mind overstimulated by anxiety, stress and streams of information.

03/17/2022

It’s back to the office for so many folks in San Francisco. And the idea of interacting with coworkers in person may give some the heebie-jeebies. Here's a blog post with practical tips on re-integrating into "normal" life.

With pandemic restrictions lifting, you’re about to venture out more... Mixing with people you haven’t seen. You may be psyched to “get back to normal.” Or perhaps you feel weird about it. In this post you’ll find “10 Best Practices” to do it right.

03/10/2022

With world news still pretty frightening, many of us are still languishing. Going about our days, but feeling empty, feeling "meh." Here's the follow-up to an earlier post, with 12 more actionable, science-based ways to get back into your groove.

In uncertain times, as we struggle to get back to normal, many of us are still "languishing"... feeling empty, unmotivated, sort of "meh." That's why you need smart strategies. In this post, we offer 12 specific ways to cope, to get through the day, to get you feeling like yourse

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