love your life. live well in love.â„¢
dr rae sandler simon | licensed clinical psychologist
Understanding Anxiety, Depression, Thoughts and Moods
Emotional Wellness & the Power of Feeling​
Many people struggle to fully allow and process their natural range of human emotions. Feelings like sadness, anxiety, anger, shame, or depression are often labeled as “bad” or “too much." We’re taught, either directly or indirectly, to avoid them. But avoidance doesn’t make emotions disappear. Whether we suppress them or distract ourselves with other behaviors, those feelings remain. They often grow louder, surfacing in unexpected and disruptive ways.
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Avoided emotions can lead to increased emotional distress and manifest as panic attacks, chronic anxiety, postpartum depression, persistent low mood, or mood fluctuations. These symptoms are not signs of weakness, they’re signals from your mind and body that something within needs attention and care.
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You can feel better. Through compassionate exploration, you'll learn to better understand your inner experience, regulate emotions, and reclaim a sense of balance and well-being.
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My approach integrates holistic mental health practices - including mindfulness, traditional Western therapies, behavioral strategies, and lifestyle adjustments - designed to help you reconnect with yourself and live a more grounded, vibrant life.
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
Call or Text 988
1-800-273-TALK(8255)
Text "ALOHA" TO 741741 - Available 24/7
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Hawaii Cares Local Crisis Line
1-800-753-6879
Available 24/7
Online Resources:
National Suicide Hotlines - http://suicidehotlines.com
National Suicide Prevention - http://www.sprc.org
Resource Center
No Shame Get Help - https://www.noshamegethelp.org
Yellow Ribbon - http://www.yellowribbon.org
Department of Health & Human Services - http://mentalhealth.samhsa.gov/suicideprevention
National Strategy for Suicide Prevention
Department of Health & Human Services - http://www.cdc.gov/ncipc/dvp/Suicide
Center for Disease Control & Prevention
US Department of Health & Human Service - http://family.samhsa.gov/get/suicidewarn.aspx
Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services
Administration
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If you identify as LGBTiQ+ and are thinking about suicide and in need of immediate support, please call the TrevorLifeline at 1-866-488-7386 or text START to 678-678.
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Help is available 24/7.