The Grayslate Blog
Helpful articles that educate, explain and explore
Welcome to the Grayslate Blog! Here, you’ll find helpful articles that educate, explain, and empower you with everything you need to know about mental health and therapy. We’ll keep this regularly updated, so make sure to check back soon!
Why would someone not want to do couples therapy?
Couples therapy can feel like a leap, especially when one or both partners are hesitant to go. In this article, Los Angeles couples therapist Grazel Garcia explores the real reasons people resist therapy: from emotional fear and relationship ambivalence to cultural stigma and past trauma. With her expert clinical insight…
What Do Therapists Notice About Their Clients?
Ever wondered what your therapist is really noticing during session? It’s not just your words, it’s your body language, tone, eye movements, and even your silence. In this article, Grazel Garcia of Grayslate reveals some of the subtle cues therapists tune into. We discuss everything from Brainspotting to the quiet…
Can therapy help me with relationships and social dynamics?
Struggling to feel seen in your relationships? For many neurodivergent people, connection often comes with confusion, misinterpretation, and emotional fatigue. In this article, therapist Grazel Garcia shares how individual therapy in Los Angeles can support neurodivergent clients in creating authentic, sustainable relationships without having to mask or change who they…
Will my therapist understand my adult ADHD?
When one or both partners are neurodivergent, love can be deeply felt but easily misread. From mismatched communication styles to years of masked struggles, couples often find that traditional therapy doesn’t speak their language. In this article, therapist Grazel Garcia explores what makes neurodivergent-affirming therapy different, why misdiagnosis is so…
Do Narcissists Go to Couples Therapy?
Can couples therapy work when narcissism is in the room? In this article, Los Angeles therapist Grazel Garcia explores how pathological narcissism impacts the therapy process and why safety must come first. Learn the difference between adaptive and harmful narcissism, why therapy can sometimes backfire, and what to do if…
What Is Neuropsychological Testing?
Neuropsychological testing can sound intimidating, but it doesn’t have to be. In this candid, conversational guide, clinical psychologist Dr. Tyler Howard of Grayslate walks us through what testing actually involves, who it’s for, and why it’s more about understanding your brain than labeling it. Whether you’re seeking answers for yourself…