Dr. Chris Marrero

So many people struggle with compassion for ourselves and for others. Maybe we haven't seen it modeled much in this world of lightening fast judgments and over stimulation. Maybe we've grown tired and our ability to love has been weighed down by deadlines, bills, and doubt. Whatever the reason, know that we are built to love and be loved. We are wired to connect, and we thrive when we feel felt by others. Like any other skill, compassion is one we can practice. Whether you st

Last night I had the great privilege of going to The S Word with a friend. Not only did we get to watch the documentary, but we got to listen to the people from the movie in a Q&A afterwards. It was powerful, beautiful, sad, and surprisingly hopeful. It was about life after a suicide attempt, about picking up the pieces and moving forward, about becoming a healthier person and using that dark moment in history as a catalyst for growth and change. As mental health professional

Intrigued by the idea of biofeedback, but not sure what it is? Maybe you've heard it's amazing for stress, anxiety, and even headaches, but you don't know why. Join Dr. Marrero-Howieson and team for a FREE biofeedback seminar at Marrero Psychology and online. Each seminar will introduce you to biofeedback and answer your questions. In each seminar, you will: 1.Learn the basic science behind biofeedback 2.Discover the conditions biofeedback treats 3.Learn about the people that

Earlier this week, I had the privilege of being featured in an article in Voyage LA. A couple of months ago Voyage LA reached out to ask if I'd like to be interviewed. After picking up my jaw from the floor, I enthusiastically consented, not really sure what to expect or how it would go. They were so friendly and helpful, and the interview process was a breeze (who knew?). I can't help but be proud and a little giddy at the final product. I'm in a magazine. It's not something

Shhh. Be still. Surround yourself with quiet. Breathe. Reflect. These moments are essential. Growth takes so much energy. It's exhausting. Giving yourself permission to stop for a moment to gather yourself will help you push forward again. Think of growth like building a house. You spend days sawing and placing the wooden frame into place. Once you pour the foundation, you have to step back and allow the concrete to solidify. Continue to push during this time will set you

So many of the people that come in for therapy talk about the difficulty in shutting off their minds. They're often caught in the endless web of their thoughts-- constantly thinking, constantly worrying, and their thoughts are so prolific that they have barely finished one thought before the next one swoops in. It's a constant buzz they can't break away from. I can't forget to pick up milk and break on the way home so I can make Jaime's lunch. What am I going to do about Jaim