<span itemprop="author">Alana Epstein, MSW, LCSW

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Navigating the ashes: Supporting emotional strength amid the Los Angeles wildfires

As an employee assistance program (EAP) therapist at a hospital, I am often called upon to help people navigate the emotional fallout of life’s most challenging moments. The wildfires devastating Los Angeles bring a unique layer of grief, stress,…

You are already at the table: Letting go of perfectionism in health care

A few years ago, I decided to pursue a PhD. Why … isn’t it obvious? Being a psychotherapist who helps health care professionals navigate burnout and imposter syndrome, raising three teenagers, and holding multiple certifications in everything fro…