Support Super Joey Foundation
Marcus Rodriguez
May 25, 2026
For my birthday, I’m raising support for Super Joey Foundation and its Meals of Love program for families staying at Ronald McDonald Houses.
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Managing Anxiety During High-Stakes Exams
Marcus Rodriguez
May 22, 2026
High-stakes exams can bring intense pressure for students and families. Marcus Rodriguez, PhD, shares DBT-informed strategies for managing anxiety during exam season.
Congratulations to Julia Xiao-Rodriguez
Marcus Rodriguez
May 21, 2026
YFI celebrates Julia Xiao-Rodriguez for passing the national exam to become a licensed clinical counselor.
When Clients Aren’t Ready for Change
Marcus Rodriguez
May 18, 2026
Not every client arrives ready for change. Marcus Rodriguez, PhD, shares how clinicians can stay warm, effective, and grounded when clients feel stuck.
Welcome, Dr. Sara Masland
Marcus Rodriguez
March 25, 2026
YFI is honored to welcome Sara Masland PhD, an expert in Borderline Personality Disorder, Good Psychiatric Management, and evidence-based care.
Acceptance and Anxiety: What It Really Looks Like
Marcus Rodriguez
March 7, 2026
Acceptance does not always mean feeling calm. Sometimes it means noticing anxiety, making space for it, and planning with compassion.
The Work That Happens Outside the Therapy Room
Timothy Hicks
January 9, 2026
A reflection on the behind-the-scenes systems and decisions that shape access to mental health care and support sustainable clinical work.
Therapeutic Relationships in Teaching: Why Connection Matters
Marcus Rodriguez
January 2, 2026
A reflection on teaching, connection, and why meaningful work is built on relationships—not just content.
Waiting to Drink Alcohol: How Restraint Became Freedom
Marcus Rodriguez
December 30, 2025
A personal reflection on family history, addiction, and how waiting to drink alcohol became an unexpected path to freedom and wellness.
Why Validation Is Essential for Emotional Regulation
Marcus Rodriguez
December 20, 2025
A reflection on why validation is one of the most powerful tools we have for helping others regulate their emotions—and why it sits at the core of effective therapy.
Support Super Joey Foundation
May 25, 2026
For my birthday, I’m raising support for Super Joey Foundation and its Meals of Love program for families staying at Ronald McDonald Houses.
Managing Anxiety During High-Stakes Exams
May 22, 2026
High-stakes exams can bring intense pressure for students and families. Marcus Rodriguez, PhD, shares DBT-informed strategies for managing anxiety during exam season.
Congratulations to Julia Xiao-Rodriguez
May 21, 2026
YFI celebrates Julia Xiao-Rodriguez for passing the national exam to become a licensed clinical counselor.
When Clients Aren’t Ready for Change
May 18, 2026
Not every client arrives ready for change. Marcus Rodriguez, PhD, shares how clinicians can stay warm, effective, and grounded when clients feel stuck.
Welcome, Dr. Sara Masland
March 25, 2026
YFI is honored to welcome Sara Masland PhD, an expert in Borderline Personality Disorder, Good Psychiatric Management, and evidence-based care.
Acceptance and Anxiety: What It Really Looks Like
March 7, 2026
Acceptance does not always mean feeling calm. Sometimes it means noticing anxiety, making space for it, and planning with compassion.
The Work That Happens Outside the Therapy Room
January 9, 2026
A reflection on the behind-the-scenes systems and decisions that shape access to mental health care and support sustainable clinical work.
Therapeutic Relationships in Teaching: Why Connection Matters
January 2, 2026
A reflection on teaching, connection, and why meaningful work is built on relationships—not just content.
Waiting to Drink Alcohol: How Restraint Became Freedom
December 30, 2025
A personal reflection on family history, addiction, and how waiting to drink alcohol became an unexpected path to freedom and wellness.
Why Validation Is Essential for Emotional Regulation
December 20, 2025
A reflection on why validation is one of the most powerful tools we have for helping others regulate their emotions—and why it sits at the core of effective therapy.
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