Author: Sana I. Powell, M.A., LPC

Sana is an Indian-American psychotherapist who writes about diverse mental health issues, self-exploration, and behavioral medicine.

Mental Health in the Public Eye

Let’s take a look at some celebrities’ disclosed mental health issues. As a therapist I’ll share insight on what we can learn from their journeys while exploring the power of emotional vulnerability.

Social Media & Mental Health

As a therapist I’ll explore social media’s effects on the brain, helpful boundary-setting, mindfulness exercises, and more.

“Never Have I Ever”: Exploring Identity, PTSD & Grief

“Never Have I Ever” is a coming-of-age comedy that delves into the life of “Devi Vishwakumar” a spunky fifteen-year-old Indian-American girl who struggles to find herself following a tragedy. As a therapist I’ll explore identity, grief, PTSD, therapy, and more!

Mental Health Myths

Let’s debunk some mental health myths! Can you think of any others to add to the list?

“You”: A Therapist’s Netflix Review

“You” is a classic boy-meets-girl story — except the boy is a stalker dangerously obsessed with his girlfriends while desperately seeking to heal emotional wounds from his past. As a therapist I’ll explore the topics of sociopathy, love, emotional abuse, attachment, and more.