Johnathon was a high functioning hedge fund manager. He was successful and seemed to be doing well in his life except for in his relationships. As a child, his father would hit him, and he could never predict when the violence ...
Date Posted: February 17, 2020
Categories: Anger Management, Anxiety, Complex PTSD, Depression, Post Traumatic ...
GOKen felt like he did everything in his relationship. He works long hours to provide enough money to support his family. When he comes home from work, his wife, Sherie, is out with her friends, at the gym or otherwise doing her own thing. Ken usually comes home hungry and to hungry ...
Jan 30
Categories: Control Issues, Ending a relationship issues, Relationships & ...
GOWhen people feel like they are not good enough, they harm themselves inadvertently. This harm can look like not taking care of their hygiene ...
Jan 30
Categories: Abuse / Abuse Survivor Issues, Anxiety, Depression, Ending a ...
GOSasha was a popular teenage girl with a great sense of humour. Other teens were attracted to her because of her outgoing and friendly nature. Little did her peers know that she suffered from social anxiety. She often worried ...
Jan 30
Categories: Friendships, Social Anxiety / Phobia, Social Isolation, Teenage Issues
GOLife is unpredictable, which can be both scary and exciting. Due to this unpredictability, we might find ourselves in situations we don’t want to be in, and we might struggle to find the way out.Take, for example, the case of Mary. Mary left the United States to move to Hong Kong because her ...
Jan 30
Categories: Adjusting to Change / Life Transitions, Anxiety, Life Purpose / ...
GOSometimes people find themselves confused in relationships. They might wonder should I be with this person? Am I a good partner? Is my relationship toxic? What should I take responsibility for and what shouldn’t I take responsibility for? If you are asking yourself ...
Jan 30
Categories: Abuse / Abuse Survivor Issues, Ending a relationship issues, Post ...
GOThe holiday season can be particularly painful for those who are going through or have recently gone through a loss ...
Dec 11
Categories: Ending a relationship issues, Stress Management
GOLily was always a quiet and sensitive teen. She was compassionate and cared deeply for others. Her high empathy made her susceptible to falling into rescuer mode with others less fortunate than her. Her new friend Ariane was popular ...
Nov 27
Categories: Abuse / Abuse Survivor Issues, Bullying, Parenting, Post Traumatic ...
GODeath is a difficult concept for adults to grasp, let alone children. However, children as young as four can understand finality ...
Nov 14
Categories: Grief, Loss, Bereavement, Parenting
GOMax has a constant desire to be in control. When he is not in control, he does not feel safe. Because of this need to be in control, Max can be quite rigid. This rigidity has taken a toll on his relationships, both personally and professionally. Others have become angry ...
Nov 13
Categories: Adjusting to Change / Life Transitions, Anxiety, Life Purpose / ...
GOAnxiety is a normal emotion that helps to motivate us. Too much anxiety, however, can cause distress in the form of excessive worry, excessive drive to the point of exhaustion, panic and intense fear of failure and rejection. Children with anxiety ...
Nov 13
Categories: Anxiety, Parenting
GOCynthia is a single mom of two active boys. To support her children she also needs to work. She feels guilty ...
Oct 23
Categories: Caregiver Issues / Stress, Relaxation techniques, Stress Management
GOMax grew up as an only child with a single mother. Max’s father left his mother before he was born. Because of this, his mother had to work long hours to provide for both of them. He often felt like he had to protect her, and that she was unable to be there for him ...
Oct 16
Categories: Abuse / Abuse Survivor Issues, Anxiety, Post Traumatic Stress ...
GOThe worry of what others think ...
Oct 14
Categories: Anxiety, Relationships & Marriage, Social Anxiety / Phobia, ...
GODavid and Ann have been married for twelve years and have three children under the age of ten. David works long hours and comes back home stressed and tired. David and Ann have frequent arguments, and David becomes physically and verbally abusive towards Ann and sometimes the children. ...
Oct 14
Categories: Abuse / Abuse Survivor Issues, Divorce / Divorce Adjustment, Ending a ...
GOPost-Traumatic Stress Disorder feels like you are in constant survival mode. There are days when the darkness overcomes you, but you’re not sure why. Your muscles are often sore and tense because they are preparing for fight or flight. You feel paranoid that something wrong ...
Sep 25
Categories: Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) / Trauma / Complex PTSD
GOWelcome! My passion is to help you find inner peace and emotional comfort within yourself and your relationships.
As social creatures, our relationships significantly shape our happiness, well-being, and sense of self-worth. Unfortunately, many of us have experienced relationship-related traumas, which can leave us with emotional scars that require recovery.
Attachment traumas, such as divorce, break-ups, infidelity, neglect, and abuse, can be challenging. As an expert in attachment, loss, and trauma, I have spent many years studying how attachment styles can shift with loss and trauma.
I have seen how healthy relationships can lead to secure attachment and how insecure attachment can create turmoil in our lives. I aim to guide you toward cultivating healthy relationships with yourself, your children, your co-parent, and your romantic partner.
I can help you develop new attachment strategies that will allow you to form deeper connections and bonds with those around you. And, if you have children, I can also assist you in establishing secure attachments with both parents, which can be especially helpful in cases of separation or divorce.
I am originally from Salt Lake City, Utah, where I completed my Bachelor of Science in Psychology at The University of Utah. From there, I moved to New York City, earning my Master’s in Clinical Psychology from Columbia University. I then pursued my Doctorate in Social Work and Social Administration at the University of Hong Kong. I lived and worked in Hong Kong as a practicing Clinical Psychologist from 2010-2020. I reside in California and am pursuing my Doctorate in Psychology (PsyD) at California Southern University. My training and qualifications include certifications in Brainspotting and High Conflict Coaching.
These tools, combined with my extensive knowledge and experience in the field, enable me to offer you the guidance and support you need to recover from past traumas and build healthy relationships.
My approach to therapy is empathetic, supportive, and tailored to your unique needs. Every person can grow, and thrive. I am committed to helping you achieve your goals. So, whether you are struggling with relationship issues, divorce, abuse, attachment traumas, or other challenges, I am here to help you find the peace and comfort you deserve.
Email me at info@doctormonicaborschel.com or call the MindnLife Clinic at 852 2521 4668