Author: Linda Ruvalcaba

I am about to do something I told myself I would never do — I’m about to write a political post. I’ve avoided it because I don’t want to alienate any current or potential clients. However, it is important to recognize that as a Chicana mental health professional and small business owner, I have a…Read more

When I was about 4 or 5 years old, my uncle interviewed each of us to find out our interests and what we wanted to be when we grew up in order to tailor his presents for us. I definitely didn’t know what a therapist was back then, so you won’t see that on my…Read more

Welcome to the latest, hottest, worldwide roller coaster attraction, called Pandemic! How are you guys enjoying the ride? In Arizona, it’s been about a week since our governor declared a “stay at home” order but most of us have been isolating and practicing physical distancing for a few weeks now. I know I’m not alone…Read more

I’ve seen a lot of articles and posts in the last week that describe the grieving that we are experiencing during this time of isolation and physical distancing. We are grieving the life we had, losses we’ve experienced, the life we thought we would have, and the uncertainty of the future. I also find that…Read more

I find myself struggling with writing posts lately, as I try to be mindful of the messages I present to the world. I’m trying to keep my posts pretty neutral, as I don’t want to influence the decisions people make about how they are engaging in life right now – to go out or not….Read more