Anahita Kia, JD, LMFT

We’ve learned that we are not safe if we show vulnerability. That others may judge us, take advantage of us, or deem us “too sensitive” or “unstable.” When the truth is, those who allow themselves to feel know that their vulnerability is, in fact, their greatest strength.

Your thoughts impact how you feel, and those feelings can create real, measurable changes in your body’s chemistry and ultimately your behaviors. From a therapist’s perspective, this connection between thoughts, emotions, and behaviors is one of the most important concepts in mental health — and it’s the core of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT).