Relationships

When Your Child Comes Out to You

We recently celebrated Pride Month, and National Coming Out day is October 11th. While many teens will come out on that day, others will come out when the time is right. Society has become more open, and inclusive in the last several years. Most people understand and accept that homosexuality has a strong genetic component

When Your Child Comes Out to You2017-06-23T11:00:20-07:00

Caring for the Caregiver

If you're of a certain age - between 35 and 55 - odds are very good that you're not only caring for children, but you're also taking care of one or two aging parents. This is especially true if you're a woman. If you're part of the sandwich generation you're not only caring for two

Caring for the Caregiver2017-06-23T10:31:53-07:00

Can you Ask for Help?

Today more than ever we are connected. We're connected online, through our phones, we have apps and platforms and even text messaging therapists - and yet most of us are still afraid to ask for help. The top reasons people don't ask for help - because they don't want to look stupid or weak. Additionally,

Can you Ask for Help?2017-05-23T11:44:57-07:00

TED Talks You’ll Want to See

By now you've probably heard of TED Talks - the videos from the media company that are free to watch online. Topic range from just about anything you can imagine. They are inspiring, motivating, informative, useful and interesting. For a not so quick introduction to TED talks, you can click here to see the 11

TED Talks You’ll Want to See2017-04-26T13:12:54-07:00

Managing Difficult Relationships

At one time or another, we've all had to deal with difficult people. They may be a co-worker, a family member or a friend. They are the kind of people who can ruin your day with just a few words, even if that is not their intent. You may not have any control over how

Managing Difficult Relationships2017-04-26T12:41:38-07:00

Managing Change

No matter how organized your are, change is going to happen. Managing change is something we all need to learn, because none of us are immune to change. One day everything is peachy keen and the next day it isn't. It doesn't matter the catalyst, when something different happens (bad or good) it changes the

Managing Change2017-03-29T09:40:25-07:00

How to be a Great Communicator

Great relationships don't just happen. If you want to have a great relationship it's important to learn how to be a great communicator. Now that doesn't mean you have to join Toast Masters and start giving speeches every week. It does mean that there are some skills we can all benefit by learning. Talking does

How to be a Great Communicator2017-03-01T12:59:47-08:00

How to be an Awesome Step Parent

With half of all marriages ending in divorce, and most of those going on to remarry, it's import to learn how to be an awesome step parent. Even if you don't have any kids yourself, if you're marrying someone who has kids you're going to face some interesting hurdles. And it's not just about the

How to be an Awesome Step Parent2017-03-01T12:35:43-08:00

Preparing for a Divorce While You’re Happily Married

Today's topic - Preparing for a Divorce while You're Happily Married might seem antithetical, if one is indeed happily married. However, we do things to prepare for the worst possible scenario all the time. We participate in fire drills at school, work and hopefully home. We practice earthquake drills in the event one happens and

Preparing for a Divorce While You’re Happily Married2017-03-01T12:36:35-08:00

How to Tell When it’s Time to End a Relationship

As a relationship therapist in San Francisco, I spend a lot of time helping people mend their relationships. Whether those relationships are between spouses, siblings, parents and children or just friendships, there are many ways to improve your relationships. But what if you have a relationship you aren't so sure about maintaining? How can you

How to Tell When it’s Time to End a Relationship2017-01-27T10:36:30-08:00

About Janna

Dr. Janna Fond, PsyD, LMFT is a licensed psychotherapist and life coach with over 20 years of experience working with adults. Currently, she has a private practice in San Mateo, California where she helps individuals and couples.

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