Harbor Psychological Associates

09/09/2026

Triggering stress, Increasing anxiety, and Deepening feelings of helplessness are all signs of "News Fatigue". Identify what negatively influences you, limit your screen time - including social media (yes, we see the irony here), engage in activities which create optimism. Need a little extra help? Reach out to a mental health provider for support and relief.

09/07/2026

The first Labor Day in the United States was celebrated in 1882, on a Tuesday, the second Labor Day was on a Wednesday. A year later, in 1884, the first Monday in September was designated as the official “workingman’s holiday,” and has stayed so ever since... and in 1894 Labor Day became an official federal holiday.

09/04/2026

09/02/2026

Harbor Psychological Recommended Resource:

*Burnout:
The Secret to Unlocking the Stress Cycle

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • “This book is a gift! I’ve been practicing their strategies, and it’s a total game-changer.”—Brené Brown, PhD, author of the #1 New York Times bestseller Dare to Lead

This groundbreaking book explains why women experience burnout differently than men—and provides a simple, science-based plan to help women minimize stress, manage emotions, and live a more joyful life.

Burnout. Many women in America have experienced it. What’s expected of women and what it’s really like to be a woman in today’s world are two very different things—and women exhaust themselves trying to close the gap between them. How can you “love your body” when every magazine cover has ten diet tips for becoming “your best self”? How do you “lean in” at work when you’re already operating at 110 percent and aren’t recognized for it? How can you live happily and healthily in a sexist world that is constantly telling you you’re too fat, too needy, too noisy, and too selfish?

Sisters Emily Nagoski, PhD, and Amelia Nagoski, DMA, are here to help end the cycle of feeling overwhelmed and exhausted. Instead of asking us to ignore the very real obstacles and societal pressures that stand between women and well-being, they explain with compassion and optimism what we’re up against—and show us how to fight back. In these pages you’ll learn

• what you can do to complete the biological stress cycle—and return your body to a state of relaxation
• how to manage the “monitor” in your brain that regulates the emotion of frustration
• how the Bikini Industrial Complex makes it difficult for women to love their bodies—and how to defend yourself against it
• why rest, human connection, and befriending your inner critic are keys to recovering and preventing burnout

With the help of eye-opening science, prescriptive advice, and helpful worksheets and exercises, all women will find something transformative in these pages—and will be empowered to create positive change. Emily and Amelia aren’t here to preach the broad platitudes of expensive self-care or insist that we strive for the impossible goal of “having it all.” Instead, they tell us that we are enough, just as we are—and that wellness, true wellness, is within our reach.

08/28/2026

You Are
AMAZING
IMPORTANT
SPECIAL
UNIQUE
PRECIOUS
LOVED

08/26/2026

HPA is here to help with all of your back to school worries and goals!

08/24/2026

If you need to talk, the 988 Lifeline is here.

"At the 988 Su***de & Crisis Lifeline, we understand that life's challenges can sometimes be difficult. Whether you're facing mental health struggles, emotional distress, alcohol or drug use concerns, or just need someone to talk to, our caring counselors are here for you. You are not alone."

08/19/2026

At Harbor Psychological Associates:

Blake Martinez, PsyD, Licensed Psychologist

Dr. Martinez received his Master’s and Doctorate degrees in Clinical Psychology at Union Institute & University. His areas of focus include the effect of family dynamics, culture and systems on an individual’s mental health. He primarily operates from a psychodynamic and cognitive-behavioral framework, while integrating other evidence-based practices to meet client needs.

During his training, he completed 12-month rotations in both diagnostic and therapeutic placements in Chicago, Illinois. Within his practicum experiences, Dr. Martinez worked in a psychiatric hospital, where he gained proficiency with a wide variety of psychological assessment instruments, across diverse population demographics, as well as conducted group psychotherapy with adolescents focusing on a broad range of topics. He also had the opportunity to train at a community-based counseling center, where he conducted individual and family therapy with a client population consisting of children, adolescents, and adults from inner city, impoverished neighborhoods.

Outside of his practicum experiences, he was employed as a Mental Health Specialist for several years in a psychiatric hospital setting. This experience provided a strong foundation of knowledge for mental health services and various acute mental illnesses.

Dr. Martinez is originally from West Michigan where he grew up with 4 brothers and one sister. He has a lovely wife and a furry little dog named Pooch. He completed his undergraduate degree from Michigan State University, and shortly after moved to Chicago to expand his experience within the mental health field. He joined Union Institute & University’s Psy. D program and attained his doctorate degree in Clinical Psychology in 2017. Dr. Martinez completed a dissertation on the impact of supervision practices within the field of psychology. He as a wide variety of personal interests including backpacking, hiking, spending time with family and friends, listening to music, traveling, photography, and a great love for soccer.