In observation of August as Grief Awareness Month, we’d like to acknowledge that grieving is a human experience both universal and deeply personal. It can follow the loss of a loved one, a relationship, employment, a sense of stability, or an expected future. It doesn’t follow a set timeline, and it can show up in many different ways.

Therapy can offer space to process loss, understand its impact, and find ways to move forward while still honoring what was lost.

If grief is affecting your daily life, you are not alone: support is available. Many of our treatment services are designed directly to help you move through grief. Please feel free to reach out directly to our office for more information.

We’d like to give a warm welcome to our new front desk team: Carys Horton and Ella Ryan!

Carys recently earned her B.A. in Psychology at SDSU. She is joining us full-time as our new patient intake specialist while pursuing the Marriage & Family Therapy graduate program at the University of San Francisco.

Ella is a recent graduate of UC Berkeley, with degrees in both Psychology and Data Science. She is stepping into our full time administrative role at the front desk.

Stop by reception and say hello to both of our new team members!

As July, the global Self-Care Month, comes to a close, take a moment to celebrate the many ways we can support our mental and emotional well-being all year long. Self-care can be as simple as getting outside, reaching out to someone you trust, setting a healthy boundary, taking a break, or making time for something that brings you joy!

The most meaningful self-care practices are often the ones we can return to consistently. Choosing even one small habit to carry forward can help create greater balance, resilience, and connection over time.

At Mind Therapy Clinic, we support individuals and families in building practical tools for lasting wellness through therapy, group programs, and personalized treatment. Reaching out for support can be an important form of self-care, and our team is here to help. Contact us here.

We are thrilled to introduce you to the newest member of our clinical team, Cassandra Lloyd! 

Cassandra Lloyd, PsyD, is a licensed clinical psychologist who specializes in the treatment of trauma, emotion dysregulation, and borderline personality disorder. Her approach to treatment focuses on meeting clients where they are and helping them reach their goals by building a life rooted in their personal values. Dr. Lloyd is committed to helping clients heal through exploring their various identities and utilizes a variety of evidence-based therapies including Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) and Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP). Dr. Lloyd’s specialties include DBT, trauma-informed therapy, emotion dysregulation, and LGBTQ+ affirming care. We’re excited to include her integrative approach in our clinical team. 

Dr. Lloyd graduated from the University of La Verne. She completed her postdoctoral training at the San Francisco VA, where she provided LGBTQ+ affirming therapy using a trauma-informed approach. When she isn’t working, she enjoys knitting at home with her cats and being in nature whenever she can.