growth | Steven Su, LCSW

Music, Memory, and Mental Health: How Sound Shapes Our Emotions

Music has been a constant thread throughout my life. Growing up in a musical household, I was surrounded by rhythm and melody—my mom...

The Power of Meditation Apps: A Clinician’s Perspective

As a therapist, I frequently recommend meditation apps to my patients, especially those dealing with anxiety, depression, insomnia, and...

7 Steps to Gaining Understanding and Respect Through Better Listening

Listening is often harder than we think. It's not just about hearing words, but also understanding what's behind them. As a therapist and...

The Habit of Worry

Each time we recall a situation from the past or anticipate a scenario of the future, we experience an imagined scene, as if it were...

TED Talk: The Cure for Burnout (hint: it isn't self-care)

Learn strategies to take look within and take care of yourself before the burn.

TED Talk: Essential Questions to Ask Your Future Self

Get ready for your future!

Read: Some Friendships Aren't Worth Keeping: Here's How to Let Them Go

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How to Not Care What Other People Think of You

Be yourself!