https://www.balancepathway.com/blog daily 0.75 2025-04-23 https://www.balancepathway.com/blog/reconnecting-with-your-inner-child monthly 0.5 2025-02-20 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60c2502f386fce76582ddc78/1737748838708-QGKUU7WGV0L1OY5CH801/unsplash-image-h59X60iZ5sE.jpg Blog - Reconnecting with your Inner Child Your Inner Child (IC) is the collection of unprocessed emotions from childhood and adolescence that continue to shape your adult perceptions, reactions, and behaviors. When what you feel doesn’t align with what you think you should feel, it’s often your IC signaling unresolved experiences that need attention. https://www.balancepathway.com/blog/obsessive-compulsive-disorder monthly 0.5 2025-02-20 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60c2502f386fce76582ddc78/1719593425685-SLPDOAO2EK8JL4SKJ16L/image-asset.jpeg Blog - OCD: When Helpful Habits Become Overpowering - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.balancepathway.com/blog/fear-of-uncertainty monthly 0.5 2025-02-20 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60c2502f386fce76582ddc78/ca7e271a-b1a7-45a2-bcc3-d0477a33f5df/image-asset.jpg Blog - Fear of Uncertainty: When Not Knowing Feels Unbearable Imagine receiving the universally dreaded message from your supervisor, partner, or best friend: "We need to talk." Those four words, vague and without context, immediately spike your anxiety. "This can't be good," you think. But for your brain, that simple thought isn’t enough. You need to know exactly what's coming. In fact, you'd rather face bad news right now than sit with the discomfort of not knowing. https://www.balancepathway.com/blog/overthinking monthly 0.5 2025-02-20 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60c2502f386fce76582ddc78/1693262861649-RQUGJJDROMXB1AM1B2E8/image-asset.jpeg Blog - Overthinking - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.balancepathway.com/blog/constantly-seeking-reassurance monthly 0.5 2023-06-09 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60c2502f386fce76582ddc78/1686178530111-ED69C3OLOIXMNHYFMEVG/image-asset.jpeg Blog - Constantly seeking reassurance https://www.balancepathway.com/blog/how-to-use-mindfulness-to-regulate-emotions monthly 0.5 2023-02-22 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60c2502f386fce76582ddc78/1677026374116-VRSQH4MLEOQQ7Q1Z7DMI/unsplash-image-S297j2CsdlM.jpg Blog - How to use Mindfulness to regulate emotions - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.balancepathway.com/blog/are-you-a-worrier monthly 0.5 2022-08-24 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60c2502f386fce76582ddc78/1661278939148-2IEV1XY4KJKKZYW8MFBM/unsplash-image-LUYD2b7MNrg.jpg Blog - Are you a worrier? - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.balancepathway.com/blog/obsessive-personality monthly 0.5 2022-02-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60c2502f386fce76582ddc78/1645210530476-YW27NBIA3KD8FHCYCAUZ/unsplash-image-NL_DF0Klepc.jpg Blog - Obsessive Personality - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.balancepathway.com/blog/whats-a-panic-attack monthly 0.5 2022-01-20 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60c2502f386fce76582ddc78/da1474d2-e728-45a0-b3db-089f439dd096/unsplash-image-2fyVQuQLh9k.jpg Blog - What’s a panic attack? A panic attack is an acute increase of anxiety that resembles a heart attack. When you experience a panic attack, you feel as if you are going to die, or that you are losing your mind, that there’s something wrong with you and it will never end. Pounding or racing heart, breathing difficulties, sweating or chills, weakness, dizziness, nausea, and tingly hands are some of the symptoms that people suffering from panic experience while having an attack. If you ever had these symptoms and your MD has ruled out heart problems or any other medical condition, you may suffer from a Panic Disorder. https://www.balancepathway.com/blog/negative-self-talk monthly 0.5 2021-09-29 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60c2502f386fce76582ddc78/1632936516716-2WWZ5FDEYHUB6XA18869/unsplash-image-9O7Vf7UUHZo.jpg Blog - Negative Self-Talk https://www.balancepathway.com/blog/indecisiveness-and-self-doubt monthly 0.5 2021-08-12 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60c2502f386fce76582ddc78/1628727380200-NDQPJV0Y0YUQR9H8R3UD/unsplash-image-BuNWp1bL0nc.jpg Blog - Indecisiveness and Self-doubt - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.balancepathway.com/blog/dialectical-behavior-therapy-and-emotional-self-regulation monthly 0.5 2021-07-19 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60c2502f386fce76582ddc78/1626651308900-2WXSLC1QQTAZH6SP4YSN/unsplash-image-BxHnbYyNfTg.jpg Blog - Dialectical Behavior Therapy and Emotional Self-regulation - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.balancepathway.com/blog/soul-kar7z monthly 0.5 2021-07-04 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60c2502f386fce76582ddc78/1623632378011-UOMJ54J5W4LG7MPKOL7C/unsplash-image-sCKtNbIKOuQ.jpg Blog - What is CBT (Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy)? https://www.balancepathway.com/blog/summer-retreat-y7zh9 monthly 0.5 2021-07-04 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60c2502f386fce76582ddc78/1623632651722-09EB3NY3DLQ1FI5HHN9B/unsplash-image-Rn53LU1plZo.jpg Blog - Telehealth vs In-person therapy https://www.balancepathway.com/blog/yoga-crrg6 monthly 0.5 2021-07-19 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60c2502f386fce76582ddc78/1623632034339-O0W5319ZLRG6J0QGN8ZZ/unsplash-image-xj8qrWvuOEs.jpg Blog - I want to get myself into therapy but I’m scared https://www.balancepathway.com/blog/exploring-e2rxx monthly 0.5 2021-07-04 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60c2502f386fce76582ddc78/1623631805335-0TCHTLGJON5PXOTBXXYO/unsplash-image-AoqgGAqrLpU.jpg Blog - Am I a good client? https://www.balancepathway.com/home daily 1.0 2025-09-09 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60c2502f386fce76582ddc78/285826e7-5b6d-492b-b31c-bcfa6e0576ee/IMG_2703.JPG Home - It may be time to quiet the noise and reconnect with purpose, clarity, and peace of mind. Worry, fear or self-doubt can easily keep you from fulfilling your goals and moving forward. Therapy could help you get back in the driver’s seat. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60c2502f386fce76582ddc78/1623443917302-JB7X1HHEWAGYJ9GRBIBU/unsplash-image-z0nVqfrOqWA.jpg Home - Individual Counseling Sessions Customize a treatment plan that targets your specific needs and helps you reach your therapeutic goals https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60c2502f386fce76582ddc78/1623444103675-RL63NFOYL162TU1DZJ4A/unsplash-image-_AR74EoWdy0.jpg Home - Life Coaching When your busy-life style doesn’t allow you to keep regular therapy sessions, life coaching may be a better fit for you. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60c2502f386fce76582ddc78/1623608842164-M9GOH5C2AE2XUV7VFB5J/unsplash-image-xYkVtNlkWOE.jpg Home - Creativity Burst If you work in the Entertainment Business, you are under stressors that require a certain understanding of the industry. Learn more about how we can meet your unique needs https://www.balancepathway.com/about daily 0.75 2025-03-19 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60c2502f386fce76582ddc78/1623540593592-HAPKIMMHWZM00UXFYKEG/IMG_2703.JPG About - Marta Bringas MA, LPCC Founder & Clinician Marta holds a Master’s Degree in Counseling Psychology from Lewis & Clark College in Portland, Oregon, and is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor in both California and Oregon. With over 20 years of experience as a therapist, she has dedicated her career to helping individuals become more effective at regulating their anxiety, managing their anger and navigating the unique challenges of high-pressure professions. Since moving to California in 2013, Marta has found her niche working with professionals in the Entertainment and Arts Industry, including actors, writers, producers, animators, and musicians. She deeply understands the demands of performance pressure, impostor syndrome, guilt, creative blocks, and the struggle to balance personal and professional life. Her work mostly focuses on helping clients unlock their full creative potential while fostering inner calm and career fulfillment, but she has also worked with professionals in other high-pressure jobs in technology and sales to develop more effective internal self-regulation coping mechanisms. Marta’s approach is warm, interactive, and results-driven, creating a space where clients feel comfortable from the start. Combining Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), she guides clients through a journey of self-awareness, emotional regulation, and dismantling negative self-talk. With a direct yet compassionate style, she respects each client’s values while helping them maximize their strengths, develop new coping skills, and achieve meaningful progress in a short period of time. https://www.balancepathway.com/services daily 0.75 2025-06-12 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60c2502f386fce76582ddc78/1623607882277-E7ALM62K9O0WWOTGKN8Z/unsplash-image-VvAcrVa56fc.jpg Services - Individual Telehealth Counseling Sessions You will be offered a personalized treatment plan tailored to your unique needs and goals. Through weekly Telehealth sessions, you’ll have a confidential space to explore challenges, develop effective coping strategies, and gain deeper self-awareness. Together, we’ll work on enhancing social interactions, self-esteem, and emotional self-regulation, while effectively handling life’s stressors. Over time, you’ll become more proficient at managing emotions and reducing the impact of intrusive negative thoughts, empowering you to navigate life with greater ease and resilience. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60c2502f386fce76582ddc78/1623886782548-YGIIR51OAZD9CEBKYYKB/unsplash-image-WHWYBmtn3_0.jpg Services - 30min Life Coaching Sessions Lets say your work schedule doesn’t allow for regular weekly sessions, or you’re looking to focus on a specific goal rather than deep emotional work. This brief coaching sessions at a reduced fee support those navigating financial hardship as well as those needing more flexible care. Life Coaching focuses on learning practical skills that could help you overcome the challenges you are facing right now. Whether you want to improve communication, manage anger or panic attacks, practice mindfulness, enhance time management, or break through creative blocks, Life Coaching provides a structured yet flexible approach tailored to your needs. With Life Coaching, you have a choice of regular sessions or reaching out only when you need a session based on what’s happening in your life, no unnecessary appointments. Simply reach out, and we’ll book your next session within a week. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60c2502f386fce76582ddc78/1623540292062-A17D48TO2WXQXDJPDEB6/unsplash-image-tBlYM_VcIkE.jpg Services - Tailored Support for Entertainment Industry Professionals Working in the Entertainment Industry means navigating unpredictability, last-minute meetings, extended shoots, or unexpected travel that can constantly change your schedule. At Balance Pathway, we offer flexible Telehealth sessions, allowing you to reschedule when work demands shift, all while avoiding the hassle of commuting to a therapist’s office. Beyond scheduling challenges, the industry comes with unique stressors, creative blocks, impostor syndrome, self-doubt, constant comparison, and the pressure to perform at unrealistic levels in order to stand out. These struggles require a therapist who truly understands the demands of your world. With years of experience working within the Entertainment Industry, and helping professionals in film, music, animation, and video games, we provide the specialized support you need to thrive both personally and professionally. https://www.balancepathway.com/location daily 0.75 2021-10-13 https://www.balancepathway.com/book-a-class daily 0.75 2025-05-06