Loyal Blue Counseling

Ever feel like your whole day disappears into tiny tasks, notifications, and obligations…yet somehow nothing feels fully done? That’s “time confetti.” 🎊

When our attention is constantly fragmented, even downtime can leave us feeling drained instead of restored. The good news: those small pockets of time don’t have to be wasted. A few intentional moments can create more calm, momentum, and balance throughout your day.

You don’t need more time, just a new way to use it. Read more in our latest blog post, link in bio! 🤍

Here is a little introduction from Anna herself☺️☀️:

Hi, I’m Anna!

I’m so excited to join the Loyal Blue team.

I’ve always been drawn to understanding people, the stories we tell ourselves and others, and how they shape our realities. I’m naturally curious and enjoy getting to know people from all walks of life.

I became a therapist and social worker because it’s deeply meaningful for me to connect with others and support them in ways that feel real and lasting, helping them connect with who they are and live more fully as themselves. I also work as a medical social worker at UCSF Children’s Hospital Oakland, where I support families from across Northern California and explore the connection between physical health and emotional well-being.

I especially enjoy working with adolescents and young adults as they navigate self-discovery, relationships, and the often complicated transition into adulthood.

In my free time, I love trying my friends’ baked goods, spending time by the water, and exploring all the amazing food the Bay Area has to offer.

How did everyone else’s problems end up on your plate? 🍽️

It starts with being helpful, but can turn into carrying stress that isn’t yours. If you’re always the one stepping in, you might also be the one holding the most.

Caring doesn’t have to mean carrying everything.

Read the full post and start showing up with support, not self-sacrifice.

Link in bio!

Took a sweet little field trip to North Beach!🍫 Spent the day at Z.cioccolato with owner, Tom, as we learned how to make a bunch of different candy.

You don’t have to be falling apart to be burned out. Sometimes it looks like showing up, getting everything done… and still feeling exhausted underneath it all.

If you’ve been feeling off, disconnected, or drained, this might be your sign to pause and check in. 🌼

Read our recent blog post linked in our bio and reach out to book a consult today!

Lindsey, our founder, and Jenya, our clinical director—both Cal grads—returned to campus for the evening. Their recurring talk is part of a student-led course on “Adulting,” where they share tips on everything from productivity and social anxiety to boundaries, burnout, and finding balance after college.☀️

The shift to daylight saving time can take a bigger toll on our bodies than we expect. A few small adjustments like earlier sunlight, mindful caffeine timing, and gentler evenings can help your body ease into the change this week. Be patient with your body as it adjusts! ☀️

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Everything might look “fine” on the outside, but inside, you feel overwhelmed and stretched thin. You’re not alone, and it doesn’t mean anything is wrong with you.

Read our latest blog on the quiet kind of overwhelm and what support can look like before burnout. Link in our bio!

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Here is a little introduction from Sydney herself☀️☺️:

Hi everyone! My name is Sydney, and I’m a Bay Area native. I was born and raised in San Jose, have spent time living in San Francisco and Seattle, and am so happy to be back and exploring more of the East Bay.

I have always loved working with people and felt drawn to understanding what makes us who we are. As an undergraduate at USF, I had the opportunity to take some counseling courses and quickly discovered how meaningful it felt to sit with someone’s story, offer support, and witness growth. That experience sparked my desire to become a therapist.

During graduate school, I worked at L’Arche Seattle and in a play therapy practice, both experiences deeply shaped my person-centered approach. I believe therapy works best when you feel truly seen and met exactly where you are, which is why my approach is collaborative and tailored to each client. I draw from solution-focused therapy, child-centered play therapy (with kids), and incorporate tools from CBT and EFT to support meaningful, lasting change.

Outside of the therapy room, I’m an avid reader who loves memoirs, literary fiction, sci-fi, and anything with a good folklore retelling. I’ve been crocheting for three years and recently picked up knitting (almost done with my first sweater!), and I love spending time outdoors, especially when it’s foggy. I’m excited to be joining the LBC team and look forward to connecting with our community!

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Discomfort tolerance is the secret ingredient your abandoned goals are missing! Learning to tolerate discomfort is a skill and one that helps us follow through, regulate emotions, and build real resilience (for ourselves and our kids).

Read more about Discomfort Tolerance and how to build it in everyday life. Full blog in our bio!🌵🔗