Burd Psychotherapy and Education

08/11/2026

Such a special opportunity to tour the Cupa Cultural Center on the Pala Reservation. I love how they are keeping old Cupeño traditions alive, like using oak acorns for food.

We watched a demonstration of how acorns were traditionally ground with stones, and how today a Vitamix makes quick work. It was lovely to taste the raw acorn (sort of like a bitter walnut) and taste it every step of the way.

We got to make fry dough from scratch and learn of the history of adapting traditional food to something delicious made with government commodities like wheat flour and lard. It was delicious as a taco, as well as served sweet. My favorite was a sweet fry bread with the processed and cooked acorn - which reminded me of a sweet chestnut 🌰 puree.

We also beaded, hiked, and learned the traditional medicinal uses of native plants. Thank you Councilman Bud, all your helpers, and Zulema from MiraCosta for organizing.

08/09/2026

Congratulations Daphne Delvaux, Esq. | Trial Attorney on the publication of “Moms in Labor.” You truly are Lady Liberty 🗽 Europe’s gift to the US. Thank you for hosting such an intentional evening at Four Moons Spa.

If you are a working mom or mom to be and have been in therapy with me, you have probably heard me encourage you to follow Daphne Daphne Delvaux, Esq. | Trial Attorney… Pick up her book, too!

08/09/2026

Last minute back to school vibes in our home. Back packs, lunch boxes, bell schedules, and tense nerves…

Take a mini moment to remember the most peaceful time you had this summer.

Where were you? What were you looking at? How did it smell? Did you feel sunshine and a cool breeze on your skin? How did you feel in your body?

That peace is still there.

08/01/2026

Thank you to all that took the time to rank and review on Google, Apple, Yelp and more.

I still think companies like this just want to sell the physical trophies, but if their data was pulled from Google reviews, that’s kind of cool! Knowing at a minimum the excellent therapists that share my office space, I am happy we have several great options locally.

07/23/2026

Yesterday I had the privilege of speaking before the California Community Colleges Board of Governors in Sacramento in support of funding for student mental health and approving the creation of “mental health counselor” as a new discipline.

This journey began back in 2008, when colleagues and I recognized a gap in how licensed mental health counselors were represented within our community college system. Years of collaboration later, hearing the words, ”The motion carries,” was a moment I’ll never forget.

I’m especially grateful to the Student Senate for California Community Colleges (Student Senate CCC) and both outgoing President Jerry Reyes and incoming President Davina Malbrough for prioritizing student mental health. Having student leaders advocate alongside us was a powerful reminder that this work has always been about students.

The California Community Colleges serve more than two million students. I’m proud to have played a small part, representing both and as president of the statewide CCC Mental Health & Wellness Association in strengthening equitable access to mental health care across our system, and grateful to the many colleagues and partners who made this milestone possible.

On to the next chapter.

06/24/2026

I’m honored to accept the 2026 Outstanding Service Award from the San Diego Su***de Prevention Council on behalf of MiraCosta College.

This recognition is especially meaningful because I have had the privilege of being involved with the Su***de Prevention Council for more than a decade, beginning during my time at San Diego City College. As co-chair of the Higher Education Subcommittee and a QPR trainer, I continue to be inspired by the dedication of colleagues and community partners working to promote hope, connection, and support throughout San Diego County.

Su***de prevention is truly a community effort. I am grateful to the many colleagues, students, and campus partners at MiraCosta College and throughout our region who make this work possible every day.

Thank you to the San Diego Su***de Prevention Council and SDCHIP for this meaningful recognition and for your continued leadership in su***de prevention. Another amazing Annual Stakeholders Meeting, made all the more special by CommunOT.

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06/04/2026

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05/26/2026

From MiraCosta College to : Two paths.

It was an absolute pleasure to sit with my faculty friends and cheer for this year’s graduates 🎓 from MiraCosta. While I can’t publicly share the unique stories of those I’ve gotten to know in the mental health counseling room, here’s a lovely convergence…

Both Anna and Diego are off to UC Berkeley - perhaps they will reunite on the mock trial team - but they have taken different paths to get here.

Diego is a Navy veteran, has served as our ASG President, and is the star of the “Space for Everyone” video. Anna .not.anna is fast tracking college, graduating with her associates from MCC the same time as she graduates high school through concurrent enrollment.

Hot tip for parents of college bound teens: look into concurrent enrollment at MiraCosta. I’ve had my eye on dual enrollment, IB, AP, and I think concurrent is the way to go! I just heard of another MCC/HS concurrent alum who is about to finish UCLA in two years and already has a job at Google. So impressive!

These two are ones to watch!

Other images: some of the counseling faculty that help our students make it to their goals; Anna’s proud mom and longtime MiraCosta faculty, Krista, with me and incoming academic senate vice president, Afifa Zaman; and AI & CS instructor Rick White.

04/27/2026

Yesterday we celebrated the launch of my friend ’s first novel. It’s a thriller featuring a postpartum mother bent on solving what happened to the woman who vanished from her home before her.

I had the honor of previewing an advanced (electronic) copy - yes that’s my quote at the beginning of the book!

At a lovely reception hosted by her family at .af, her cute youngest helped me buy a physical copy.

As I shared in the testimonial, although I’m a therapist, I much prefer fiction to learn about the world. Grab a copy of “In Her Own Backyard” wherever you buy books.

04/09/2026