alo.ha psych associates inc.

01/18/2026

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When you name the emotion,
it reduce its intensity.

Not because it disappears,
but because it no longer takes over.

Change does not come from intensity.
It comes from consistency.
The small choices.
Repeated with care.

That is how life quietly shifts.

Sometimes the next step is simply learning more.
Visit alohapsych.com.

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01/16/2026

Mental health is not about running faster.
It is about running together, with the right rhythm.

Think of your nervous system like going for a jog.

Dopamine is what gets you off the couch.
That first spark.
“Let us go.”

Serotonin is your stamina.
Your breathing.
What allows you to keep going when the excitement fades.

Oxytocin is running with someone you trust.
A friend who matches your pace.
Who reminds you you are not alone.

When one is missing, the run gets harder.
You sprint and burn out.
Or you drag yourself forward with no joy.
Or you finish, but feel lonely anyway.

Therapy is not about pushing harder.
It is about finding your pace.
Building stamina.
And remembering that connection changes everything.

At Aloha Psych, we help people regulate, reconnect, and keep going, one step at a time.

Aloha Psych serves San Diego and Hawaii, and we are currently accepting new patients.

01/14/2026

We are proud to share that Aloha Psych is officially approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education.

This recognition reflects our commitment to
* clinical excellence
* ethical practice
* lifelong professional learning

It also means that the education we offer is held to the highest national standards, supporting mental health professionals and behavioral health providers as they continue to grow, refine their skills, and serve their communities with integrity.

Follow along and stay connected for upcoming CE opportunities, trainings, and educational events.

Aloha Psych serves California and Hawaii, visit alohapsych.com or send us a message to get started.

01/11/2026

Why are people using chatgpt as their therapist? Video credit to and

Harvard Business Review reported that between 2023 and 2024, the number one use case for ChatGPT became personal therapy.

On one hand, it shows how deeply people long for healing.
On the other, it reveals how many are seeking support alone, in silence, through a screen, without anyone witnessing their trembling hands, their pauses, their unspoken pain.

AI can offer information, structure, and sometimes comfort, but it cannot replace what makes therapy transformative,
human connection.

There have been tragic cases of young people turning to AI for emotional guidance when what they truly needed was a real relationship, a real adult, a real presence. These stories remind us of something essential:

Sometimes people need more than answers.
People need attachment, attunement, and safety that comes from another human being.

At Aloha Psych, this is the heart of our work.
We believe healing begins in relationship, in the courage to be seen, and in moments of genuine connection that no machine can replicate.

As AI grows, our commitment grows too,
to offer care that is responsible, ethical, relational, and deeply human.

Because your wellbeing deserves more than a tool,
it deserves a person.

Aloha Psych serves California and Hawaii, visit alohapsych.com or send us a message to get started.

01/09/2026

01/07/2026

ChatGPT can offer information.
Language.
Perspective.

But therapy is not just about answers.

It is about what happens between two people.
The pauses.
The emotions that show up unexpectedly.
The nervous system in the room.

Real change happens in relationship.
When someone notices what you avoid.
When your patterns are named with care.
When your story is held, not analyzed away.

Technology can support mental health.
But it cannot replace presence, attunement, and human connection.

Aloha Psych serves San Diego and Hawaii, and we are currently accepting new patients.

Visit alohapsych.com or send us a message to get started.

01/04/2026

"What is one small habit that could make 2026 feel lighter for the people you work with?"
Create moments of psychological safety through calm, patience and a respectful communication.

As we move toward a new year, small, intentional shifts can create meaningful change in how we relate, collaborate, and care for one another. When people feel safe, heard, and respected, growth becomes possible — individually and collectively.

From all of us at Aloha Psych, we wish you a gentle, grounded, and hopeful start to 2026. We look forward to continuing to support your growth in the year ahead.

01/02/2026

January is often sold as a reset.
A push.
A demand to become someone else.

But real change rarely starts there.

It begins when you notice what feels heavy,
what no longer fits,
what your body has been carrying on autopilot.

Awareness creates choice.
Choice creates space.
And space is where self-compassion grows.

You do not need more pressure this year.
You need support, presence, and permission to move at your own pace.

Aloha Psych serves San Diego and Hawaii, and we are currently accepting new patients. Visit alohapsych.com or send us a message to get started.

12/28/2025

"If you could give your patients one message going into the new year, what would it be?”

One message for the new year,
you are allowed to slow down.

You are allowed to ask for help.
And you are allowed to start exactly where you are.

Aloha Psych serves San Diego and Hawaii, and we are currently accepting new patients.

Visit alohapsych.com or send us a message to get started.

12/26/2025

Perfection is not the goal this holiday season. Adjust expectations, set boundaries, share responsibilities, and return to what truly matters: connection, values, and your well-being. A calmer, more grounded holiday is possible.

12/24/2025

Holiday stress shows up fast, especially when schedules get crowded and family dynamics resurface.

These simple tools can help you step away, ground your body, and protect your peace when your nervous system begins to overwhelm.

If this season feels heavier than usual, support is available.