Johanna Lu, M.D.

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Johanna Lu, M.D. Board-Certified Psychiatrist |Executive Coach |Latina |Mom
Wanting to crush stigma & raise awareness

Board- Certified Psychiatrist | Executive Coach
Latina | Mother of 2 kiddos ❤️
~Mental health Advocate, wanting to help crush stigma & raise awareness

10/08/2026

Life can look fine on the outside and still feel overwhelming on the inside.

In this video, I talk about anxiety you may not see—and why it deserves understanding. 🤍

09/30/2026

“I’m just a perfectionist” can sound almost like a compliment.

But when nothing ever feels good enough, perfectionism may be less about excellence and more about anxiety.

You can keep your standards without living under constant pressure. And if this feels familiar, it may be worth exploring with a mental health professional. 🤍

09/14/2026

Have you ever felt like you weren’t enough?

Sometimes, that feeling may be connected to the way we understand and manage our emotions. You don’t have to work through it alone. Asking for help can be the first step toward feeling better. 💙

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¿Alguna vez te has sentido menos?

A veces, esa sensación puede estar relacionada con la manera en que comprendemos y gestionamos nuestras emociones. No tienes que atravesarlo a solas. Pedir ayuda puede ser el primer paso para comenzar a sentirte mejor. 💙

03/05/2026

✨One of the most common questions I hear in my office is,
“When am I going to feel better?”
And the honest answer is — it depends.
Because every healing process is different.
There isn’t one timeline that fits everyone.

There will be progress.
There may be setbacks.
And that doesn’t mean you’re behind.
Comparing your journey to someone else’s only creates more pressure.

Healing is personal.
It moves at your pace.
Trust your process.

02/06/2026

Anxiety isn’t always a bad thing — it’s actually a normal response meant to keep you alert and safe.

But when anxiety starts interfering with your daily life, your relationships, your sleep, or your ability to function… it may be time to seek support.

Getting help doesn’t mean something is wrong with you.
It means you’re taking care of your mental health.

01/24/2026

💙Hi, I’m Dr. Lu, and I’m here again to talk with you about mental health — in a simple, relaxed way.
As your doctor, but also in a human way, because understanding mental health starts with awareness.
And these conversations matter more than we realize.

10/25/2025

🥹Adulting. So many things to do, and sometimes it feels too much.

When your to-do list feels overwhelming, write it down — then prioritize.
Accomplishing even one important task counts as a win! 🎉
Find pride and joy in those “small” steps — they matter more than you think. 💙

10/22/2025

Distraction, overthinking, forgetfulness — it’s not laziness, it could be ADHD.

Awareness is power, and healing starts with understanding.

That’s why, in this video series, I’m sharing about these topics that sometimes feel a bit taboo, but are so important for our mental health.

If you’ve been enjoying this series and learning something new, leave me a 💙 — I’d love to know you’re here.

10/16/2025

💙I’m here to talk about ADHD in a way that helps you understand it better — for yourself and for those you love.
My office is a safe space, without judgment, where we can work together toward clarity and balance.”

Rest is not the opposite of productivity it’spart of being human. Asking for help doesn’t mean you’ve failed; it means y...
07/07/2025

Rest is not the opposite of productivity it’s
part of being human. Asking for help doesn’t mean you’ve failed; it means you’re self aware.

Mental health care includes pausing,
reassessing, and accepting that healing isn’t
linear.

You can be doing your best and still need a
break.

Language like “lazy” or “too emotional” often
hides a deeper need for support.

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