How Do I Choose Between Different Types of Therapy?
The question isn’t which therapy is best. It’s which layer of you actually needs healing right now. Written by: Ektha Aggarwal | Medically Reviewed by: Dr. Matthew Torrington, MD Key Takeaways If you’ve ever Googled ‘types of therapy’ late at night instead of getting sleep, and ended up more confused than when you started, you […]
What’s the Difference Between a Therapist and a Psychotherapist? (And Why It Matters)
Written by: Ektha Aggarwal | Medically Reviewed by: Dr. Matthew Torrington, MD Key Takeaways If you have finally decided to seek help for chronic burnout, anxiety, or trauma, you have likely hit a frustrating wall: the alphabet soup of mental health titles. As you scroll through directories, you see words like Counselor, Therapist, Psychotherapist, LCSW, […]
What Are the Key Symptoms of Generalized Anxiety Disorder? – SHAKTI
Written by: Nysa Lilani & Informed by Ektha Aggarwal | Medically Reviewed by: Dr. Matthew Torrington, MD Key Takeaways Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD) is not “just worrying a lot.” It’s actually a persistent anxiety that feels difficult to control and can occur at varying intensities and frequencies. If you have ever felt like your mind […]
What is IFS Therapy?
Written by: Nysa Lilani & Informed by Shabnaj Chowdhury | Medically Reviewed by: Dr. Matthew Torrington, MD Key Takeaways Internal Family Systems (IFS) is an evidence-based psychotherapy model that identifies and addresses multiple sub-personalities or “parts” within each person’s mental system. These parts consist of wounded inner children (“exiles”) and parts that try to keep […]
Is a Broken Heart Real? The Psychobiology of Takotsubo Cardiomyopathy – SHAKTI
Written by: Nysa Lilani | Medically Reviewed by: Dr. Matthew Torrington, MD Key Takeaways Have you experienced heartbreak? In one moment, you miss what you had, what once felt like a fantasy, but in another, you’re in a fiery rage about how you wasted your time and could have done better. One minute you’re scrolling […]
Rewiring the Past: Can Ketamine Heal Generational Trauma? – SHAKTI
Written by: Ektha Aggarwal, LCSW Medically Reviewed by: Dr. Matthew Torrington, MD Last Updated: January 28, 2026 In their recounting, they’re passing down a lot more than just memories; they are passing down clues of possible intergenerational traumas you may hold within you. You can inherit some of the struggles and traumas your parents and […]
Sexual Assault in the Asian American Community; Bringing Awareness & Breaking Stigmas – SHAKTI
Medically Reviewed by: Dr. Matthew Torrington, MD The world today is changing quicker than ever with social and technological growth; unfortunately, sexual assault is still happening every single day. Although people are beginning to talk about sexual assault, it is still not reaching a point where there is a solution, especially within the Asian American community. […]
Identifying Trauma Triggers
Trauma can be experienced through one’s own life events or passed down through family.
5 Ways to Manage Anxiety: Ketamine as a Tool
Anxiety is one of the most terrifying feelings you can experience. It is your brain’s response to various internal and environmental conditions
Ketamine Therapy in Los Angeles: Case Study
Introduction of the Client Case: Client is a 29-year-old female with a history of diagnosed eating d…