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  • About
    • Meet Naomi
    • Qualifications
    • Fun Facts
  • Therapy Services
    • Overview
    • Individual Therapy
    • Art Therapy
    • Children of Immigrants
    • ADHD
    • Life Transitions
    • Reclaiming Creativity
  • Workshops
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Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist #110092

Registered Art Therapist #17-229

Asian-American therapist in the San Francisco Bay Area.

Spring Has Sprung!

April 30, 2025

Spring has sprung in New York!

I’m visiting for the first time in a long while and it’s so nice to be back. A lot of dear old friends to catch up with, a lot of yummy things to eat. This is a great chance to try out my new walking sandals too. 

I’m also appreciating the changing of the seasons. There is something really magical about that collective feeling of reawakening that comes along with the days getting longer. 

Is it so crazy to think that we as creatures are inevitably affected by the patterns of the natural world?

During the colder months it’s easy to fall into the trap of believing it will be that way forever. Whether it’s seasonal depression or something else, I get a lot of clients talking about how they have such low energy and motivation. Instead of beating ourselves up, maybe it’s ok for us to rest when our bodies need it. Maybe we can be less willful about forcing things to happen, knowing that Winter will pass. 

Continuing my practice of surrender, I am sitting with what is present. Right now that includes:

  • Feeling inspired and a lot of new ideas swirling around my brain

  • A rush of energy and excitement to put ideas into action

  • So much delight

  • The sunlight hitting the cute little backyard of this cafe 

It sure is easier to surrender to delight than discomfort. I know that this too will pass, but until then I’m savoring everything I can.

What are you sitting with this change of the seasons?

What are you allowing yourself to savor?

Take Care,

Naomi

Announcements/Resources:

  • I have one more opening in my caseload for new individual clients. Sliding scale & superbills available.

  • My event with LEAP on 5/21 is on hold - check back here or on my Instagram for updates.

Some recent delights:

  • I caught the last day of the orchid show at the New York Botannical Gardens, inspired by Mexican architect Luis Barragan. Check out the photos - the colors were a riot!

  • A friend generously invited me to see Kylie Minogue last week. I love spontaneous plans!

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