What do psychologists study? This question echoed through my office as Sofia, a bright college sophomore, shifted nervously in her chair. She’d been considering switching her major to psychology but felt overwhelmed by the vastness of the field. Like many students exploring this path, Sofia had glimpsed psychology through popular media and introductory courses, yet … Read more

When Marcela first walked into my office, her eyes darted between the diplomas on my wall and the bookshelf lined with psychology texts. “I need help,” she said, her voice barely above a whisper, “but I don’t even know what kind of help.” Her confusion wasn’t unusual—many people find themselves overwhelmed by the sheer breadth … Read more

“Dr. Maya, I’m so confused,” Lucia said during our first session, her hands fidgeting with the tissue box. “My family doctor referred me to a psychologist, but then I found therapists and counselors online. How many types of psychology are there? I just want someone who can help me figure out why I can’t stop … Read more

What is behavioral psychology? This question came up during my session with Diego, a 28-year-old software engineer who couldn’t understand why he kept reaching for his phone every few minutes, even when he desperately wanted to focus on his work. He’d tried willpower, downloaded apps to block social media, even left his phone in another … Read more

Maria sat across from me in my office, her hands clasped tightly in her lap as she described her 8-year-old daughter Sofia’s struggles in school. “She’s so bright at home,” Maria explained, her voice heavy with concern. “But her teacher says she can’t focus, can’t keep up with reading, and now Sofia thinks she’s stupid.” … Read more

Last week, I watched as Isabella’s mother fidgeted in my office chair, her hands twisting around a crumpled tissue. “What is child psychology exactly?” she asked, her voice barely above a whisper. “I keep hearing that term everywhere—from teachers, other parents, even my pediatrician. But I still don’t really understand what it means or how … Read more

What is abnormal psychology? This question echoed through May’s mind as she sat across from me, her hands trembling slightly as she described patterns of behavior that had been disrupting her daily life for months. The 24-year-old graphic designer from Mexico City had moved to the United States for work, but found herself struggling with … Read more

Diana sat across from me, her hands fidgeting with the edge of her sweater. She’d been struggling to understand why she felt like a completely different person at work compared to home, why her thoughts seemed to shift so dramatically depending on who was around her. “What is social psychology?” she asked, her voice carrying … Read more

Carmen had been circling the same parking lot for ten minutes, checking her phone repeatedly. “How long are therapy sessions?” she’d googled that morning, but somehow the simple question felt loaded with everything she couldn’t quite name yet. The appointment confirmation said fifty minutes, but what did that really mean? Would it be enough time … Read more

Camila sat in my office last Tuesday, her hands intertwined with her partner’s, yet the distance between them felt vast. “How to have couple therapies?” she asked quietly, voicing the question that had been weighing on their minds for months. Like many couples, they had reached that pivotal moment where love alone wasn’t enough to … Read more