Heart In Mind will be closed from October 1, 2024 thru October 27, 2024. I will respond to all contacts beginning October 28, 2024. Thank you for understanding.~ Gina Li

Heart In Mind will be closed from October 1, 2024 thru October 27, 2024. I will respond to all contacts beginning October 28, 2024. Thank you for understanding.~ Gina Li

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What’s in a “healthy relationship”?
Relationships, Communication, Love Gina Li Relationships, Communication, Love Gina Li

What’s in a “healthy relationship”?

Undoubtedly, relationships/social connections can serve as powerful reminders that we are not alone when life gets rough. There’s an additional layer to this that is critical to consider and that is, whether or not the relationships/social connections we have and/or are seeking are healthy…In this blog post, I share 5 signs of a healthy relationship/social connection.

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Hi, I’m Gina. It’s an honor to meet you.

Gina Li, LCSW, Therapist in Bay Area, California

Gina Li, Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)/ Therapist, California

I am a licensed mental health therapist based in the Bay Area, who specializes in helping young adults, Asian Americans, and caregivers throughout California, break the cycles of intergenerational and relational trauma so that they can live truly more fulfilling lives. This can look like being more gentle with ourselves and others, while also setting boundaries as needed. It can also look like gaining greater self-awareness and true confidence. In summary, this looks like learning how to stay grounded in who we genuinely are and who we genuinely want to be.

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