Blog Posts from Sasha Portillo

Men and Therapy: The Resistance Saga
24May

Men and Therapy: The Resistance Saga

Guys, let’s be honest—when it comes to therapy, many of you tend to be a little… resistant.  Okay, a lot resistant. There’s something about opening up to a stranger and talking about feelings that doesn’t exactly scream fun, right? I get it. It’s no surprise that the stigma surrounding therapy…

Unlocking Breakthroughs: How Therapy Intensives Can Transform the Therapeutic Experience
21May

Unlocking Breakthroughs: How Therapy Intensives Can Transform the Therapeutic Experience

Contrary to popular belief, mental health isn’t just in your head. It lives in your body, in your sleep, in the way you eat (or forget to), or in the way your nervous system whispers “danger” even when you’re safe. If you’ve tried therapy before and felt like it almost…

Let’s Get Physical! Using Exercise to Manage Stress
02May

Let’s Get Physical! Using Exercise to Manage Stress

POV: You decide to be productive and knock out a quick grocery store run. You make a list and everything.  You get to the store. “Stick to the list!” you say to yourself as you waltz through the doors.  You’ve got some pep in your step and are feeling pretty…