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BodhiSattva Counseling- Led by Layla Subhani

Layla Subhani, LMFT provides treatment for children, LGBTQ+ teens, adults, and more.

BodhiSattva Counseling, led by Layla Subhani, LMFT, specializes in treating anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship issues, and other mental health challenges. Therapy is available for children, non-binary teens, queer-identifying couples, parents, and more. In-person and online appointments are available for residents of California. As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, I am qualified to work with a lot of different people in many situations. Many of my clients are children, teens, and women between the ages of 18-30. I work with children and adults who are dealing with anxiety, depression, complex trauma, chronic illness, women’s issues, and relationship difficulties. Even if you don’t fall into one of these arenas, I will always encourage you to reach out.

12/18/2025

The holiday season can bring moments of warmth and connection, while also stirring stress, grief, or emotions that feel layered and complex. For many, this time of year highlights the importance of being met with understanding, safety, and compassion—exactly as you are.

As the year comes to a close, may you find moments to slow down and reconnect with what brings you grounding and clarity. Whether through rest, reflection, or meaningful connection, small acts of self-care can help support healing and growth. ✨🌿

Wishing you a peaceful, inclusive, and restorative holiday season, and a gentle transition into the new year.

https://bodhisattvacounseling.com/

11/27/2025

This Thanksgiving we’re thankful for every child, teen and adult who has trusted us with their stories of anxiety, depression, trauma and relationship struggles. Your courage to seek help and reconnect with your inner strength is at the heart of what we do. At BodhiSattva Counseling, Layla Subhani, LMFT, offers compassionate, non‑judgmental therapy for children, non‑binary teens, queer‑identifying couples and parents. She blends evidence‑based talk therapy with holistic interventions like the Safe and Sound Protocol to help clients regulate their nervous system, process trauma and heal. In‑person and online sessions are available across California.

https://www.bodhisattvacounseling.com

07/27/2025

🧠 Common Myths About Therapy

Thinking about therapy but not sure what to expect? Let’s clear up a few common myths.

🔹 Myth 1: Therapy is only for people with serious problems.
Truth: You do not have to be in crisis to benefit from therapy. Many people come to explore relationships, manage stress, or build emotional awareness.

🔹 Myth 2: The therapist tells you what to do.
Truth: Therapy is collaborative. You will explore your thoughts, feelings, and patterns with guidance, not prescriptions.

🔹 Myth 3: Therapy is just venting.
Truth: While talking things through can help, therapy also offers tools, insight, and strategies that support real change.

🔹 Myth 4: If therapy works, it works quickly.
Truth: Change takes time. Therapy supports lasting growth, not quick fixes.

Therapy is a place for reflection, growth, and healing. Whatever you are facing, support is available.

Reach out today: https://bodhisattvacounseling.com/contact/

07/24/2025

Mental load vs. emotional labor: What’s the difference?

Mental load is the invisible task of keeping everything organized—remembering appointments, managing to-do lists, planning meals, and making sure things get done.

Emotional labor is the work of managing feelings—your own and others’. It includes staying calm during conflict, offering reassurance, and smoothing over tension.

In many relationships, one person silently carries both. Over time, that imbalance can lead to burnout, resentment, or disconnection.

Therapy can help clients name what they are carrying, create healthier boundaries, and work toward more equitable dynamics—at home and beyond.
Reach out today: https://bodhisattvacounseling.com/contact/

07/18/2025

📌 How to Know If Your Therapist Is the Right Fit

Starting therapy is a big step. Finding the right therapist can make all the difference.

Here are a few signs your therapist might be a good fit:

✅ You feel safe enough to be honest, even when it’s uncomfortable
✅ You don’t feel judged, dismissed, or rushed
✅ They listen closely and remember what matters to you
✅ You leave sessions with new insight, clarity, or direction
✅ Your therapist welcomes feedback and adjusts the approach if needed

Therapy is not always easy, but it should feel collaborative and respectful. If you feel unseen or stuck in sessions, it is okay to speak up or explore other options. The relationship itself is part of the healing process.

🧠 You deserve support that truly feels supportive.
Reach out today: https://bodhisattvacounseling.com/contact/

07/08/2025

Healing doesn’t always come with fireworks. It often looks quiet, slow, and maybe even invisible to others.
It’s getting out of bed on a hard day.
It’s taking a deep breath before reacting.
It’s noticing a critical thought, but choosing not to believe it.
It’s setting one small boundary that used to feel impossible.

Progress isn’t always loud or linear. Sometimes it’s choosing something different; something kinder, just once. And that once matters.

The small moments you often dismiss? They are signs of growth. They are you, healing in real time. 💛

06/29/2025

You can’t logic your way out of a pattern your body learned to survive.

That’s where expert help matters. Someone who understands how the system works and how to gently support change from the inside out.

If you need help, reach out today.

06/11/2025

When emotions are high, in our families, our feeds, or the news, it’s easy to feel flooded.
You might notice your heart racing after scrolling, or find yourself carrying tension from a conversation hours after it ended. Maybe you’re reacting more strongly than usual, snapping at someone you love, or shutting down when things get heated. That’s not weakness, that’s your nervous system doing its best to protect you.

In a world that often demands instant opinions, quick replies, and constant engagement, therapy offers something different:
A pause. A place to breathe. A space where you can untangle what’s yours from what you’ve absorbed.

You don’t have to carry everything alone or figure it all out in real time.

Therapy helps you process what you’re holding so you can respond with intention, rather than react from overload.

Over time, you can build tools to regulate, set boundaries, and find clarity in the midst of emotional noise, both online and off.

06/04/2025

Let’s talk about emotional regulation.

A lot of people think it means staying calm all the time. Or not getting upset.
But that’s not it.

Emotional regulation is about knowing what you're feeling and choosing how to respond.

It's the difference between reacting in the moment...
and taking a breath before you speak.

It’s giving yourself space to feel without needing to fix, avoid, or explode.

You don’t have to ignore your emotions to manage them.
You just need to listen to them differently.

What helps you regulate when emotions feel big?
Is it movement, music, deep breathing, stepping away?
Let’s share! someone might need your input today.

05/29/2025

What do you wish you knew about mental health when you were younger?

Maybe no one told you that struggling didn’t mean you were weak. That anxiety wasn’t a flaw in your character. That rest is not something you have to earn. That your emotions weren’t “too much”, they were simply human.

You might have felt like you had to keep it together for everyone else. Maybe you learned to hide your pain, to stay quiet, to push through. But you didn’t have to. And you still don’t.

What would you tell your younger self about mental health, if you had the chance?

Share it below. Your words might be exactly what someone else needs to hear today.

05/24/2025

*What Therapy Is (and Isn’t)*

Therapy isn’t just venting about your week.

It’s not just advice-giving, or someone telling you what to do.

And it’s definitely not only for people in crisis.

Therapy is a collaborative process: an intentional space where you can explore your thoughts, emotions, patterns, and experiences with support and care.

It’s a place to:

- Understand the “why” behind your reactions

- Develop healthier coping strategies

- Heal old wounds that still affect you today

Learn how to show up more fully in your relationships and in your life

You don’t have to wait for things to get worse.
You don’t have to go through it alone.

Reach out for expert help today.

05/12/2025

Mental health is like a painting.

Each person holds their own palette and some days filled with bold color, other days blurred in shadow. The brushstrokes of our experiences are layered with joy, pain, resilience, and doubt. No two canvases are alike.

Sometimes, the picture others see isn’t the one we meant to paint.
Sometimes, even we don’t understand what’s taking shape.

But that doesn’t mean the art is wrong, it just means it’s time to pause, reflect, and maybe ask for guidance with the next stroke.

Therapy is a place to step back, reconnect with your vision, and keep painting with intention.

You are not alone. Support is here. Reach out today.

Address

1580 1st Street
Napa, CA
94559

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 8pm
Tuesday	9am - 8pm
Wednesday	9am - 8pm
Thursday	9am - 8pm
Friday	9am - 8pm
Saturday	9am - 8pm
Sunday	9am - 8pm

Telephone

+19097128236

Website

https://bodhisattvacounseling.com/

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