What can we say about 2011 without following it up with a big, grandiose 'Thank You!'? Nothing, really, because we owe our spectacular year to our customers, who are as assiduous in their love for all things Therapy as we are and that's a fantastically rare thing to have as a company. When Therapy first opened its doors way-back-when, we honestly couldn't imagine that we would become the large family we are today, filled with so many wonderful people who make everything worthwhile.

And with that gratitude comes the promise of bright and shiny new things! We will be heading out to several gift shows, as well as clothing markets, in the next couple of weeks which means you'll get to see tons of new stuff from the brands you love! We'll be sure to post on our Facebook when things start to arrive!

In the meantime, all locations are currently rolling out new clothes, accessories and other merchandise for the upcoming spring season! So make sure to stop by your local Therapy to peruse the racks for that next great find!


     

The halls have been decked, the stockings have been hung and the presents have been opened with excitement and joy that is only experienced one day a year, and now it is time to reflect on the year that is coming to a close. With new years resolutions looming, now is the perfect time to spoil the one person you didn't get to shop for this season: you! And what better way to do it than with a handcrafted time-teller, the classic accessory that is a staple in any wardrobe.


  

Meet the new year with precise timing found in a leather wrap watch or a stainless steel masterpiece. And if you couldn't think of the perfect gift for that special someone in your life, what better way to say 'it's about time I met you' than with one of our watches? Because the romanticism of a watch is endless; tracking the minutes and seconds before you're reunited with a loved one or investing in a classic piece in order to create a new tradition for future generations. A watch is something to be remembered by, it is a piece of structural genius and romantic sentiment that has been a subject of obsession for every connoisseur the minute they tried on their first watch. Isn't it about time to start your collection?

It's also time to be grateful; our family has had a wonderful year and every city we've become a part of is the reason for our good fortune. Our customers have our unwavering gratitude, so thank you for the support that we have from every person who comes through our doors everyday. And as a whole new year approaches, it's essential we take a step back and appreciate every moment and every person that made each day spectacular; all we can do is constantly say 'thank you'.

We look forward to each new season and we want to wish everyone a safe and happy new year; may all of your dreams come true in 2012!! Happy New Year!!!

No matter how the tradition began, it's what Thanksgiving has become that makes it an extraordinary holiday; a designated day for family and friends to gather at the dinner table and share what it is they are thankful for and to actually give thanks. It has also become a day of great charity, with thousands of Americans choosing to spend this day with those who may not have a dinner table to gather around and provide those who are in need with a warm meal and limitless compassion. It is these charities and selfless acts that have inspired us to help our neighbors in need; Therapy will be donating a total of $5,000 to four local charities:  Larkin Street Youth in San Francisco, the Ecumenical Hunger Program of East Palo Alto, Family Supportive Housing in San Jose and the East Oakland Community Project. Please click on the banners below to find out more about these amazing charities and how you can help, either monetarily or through volunteering.

                
 
So in the spirit of this wonderful day, we just want to extend our deepest gratitude to every customer that walks through our doors; without your constant support, we don't know where we'd be and that makes us forever thankful. We are so proud that we have the customers we have because, frankly, there aren't better people in the world than all of you. You have allowed us to continue to do what we love and to thrive in the most tumultuous economic time we've experienced since we first opened our doors and with that said, you'd be hard pressed to find a more grateful group than the people that make up Therapy. We have always understood that our customers make everything possible; it is because of you that we were able to open two new locations within a year of each other; it is because of you that we are able to support local artisans by carrying their products in our stores; it is because of you that we get to live decent lives in a time of struggle and sacrifice. We will never stop saying 'thank you' for being part of our growing family. From all of us here at Therapy, we want to wish you and yours a safe and happy Thanksgiving! May your stomachs be filled with delicious food, your home overflowing with friends and family, and all the joy you can shake a stick at.

Clothing as always been one of the most honest ways to express yourself, so of course the one item that covers all of that up can be considered the most revealing of them all. From fancy to everyday, heavy to light, we have coats galore for every type of person and weather forecast. Not only do they serve a very necessary function, they can also tell a story. We carry jackets from family-owned companies that were started at the turn of the century; some of our coats are produced by the same company who clothe the men and women who serve to protect our nation in the fire and police departments; some are inspired by cultures across the Atlantic. So stop into Therapy to discover that covering up can be the most fun.

     

With that said, we can't forget about our neighbors, no matter where they happen to be. Being a community and family-centered company, we do what we can to help those in need and recently the small rural town of Gilboa, New York (a place very dear to our hearts) was completely demolished by floods caused by Hurricane Irene only to leave many families homeless and in need of the basics of life. The surrounding towns of Bleiham, Middleburgh and Schoharie were devastated by this flood as well and there is only one school that serves this entire rural area, Gilboa-Conesville School, leaving it in desperate need of funding and clothing for the children affected by this natural disaster.

There really is no other answer than 'yes' when asked to help a child and we here at Therapy are in a very fortunate position to help the families of Gilboa by donating $10,000 to the Rebuild Gilboa Fund. That money will be going to the children of that area, grades K-12, most of whom survived with just the clothes on their back and now with the colder months arriving, they are in desperate need of warmer clothing. 

Please visit the official website for more information about a community who truly, sincerely needs help now:
www. RebuildGilboa.org

Join team Therapy! If you are passionate about your work, have demonstrated an ability to develop relationships with customers and co-workers, are able to perform well as a team player in a fast-paced, energetic environment, and always strive to achieve your goals, we would love to speak with you.

Therapy is a growing lifestyle retailer with locations in San Francisco, Burlingame, Mountain View, Campbell, Los Altos and Pleasanton. Want to know more about us? Read us on Yelp.com or ShopatTherapy.com, or better yet stop by one of our locations and get a sense of who we are and what we do. If you are confident that we're the right fit, please drop off your resume with your availability and 3 professional references to the open call in all three locations in San Francisco (Two on Valencia in the Mission and one in North Beach on Grant), Pleasanton, Burlingame, Mountain View, Los Altos and Campbell.

Must be able to work nights and weekends and a minimum of 25 hours a week. College students/graduates and prior experience in a boutique preferred.

We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package (including medical/dental/vision), 401(k) and profit sharing, tuition assistance, and a generous merchandise discount. Most of all, we offer you personal and professional growth.

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a diverse environment.


Open call Friday, October 7th at all of our locations (click on our 'Locations' tab for all addresses) 3-5pm, so bring your resume and let's meet!
But pretty please, no phone calls! Thank you!

There are only a handful of experiences a person can count as life-changing and we have to say that participating in this year's AIDS Walk in our beloved San Francisco was definitely one of those moments. The swelling energy of the crowds (an estimated 25,000 people in nearly 1,000 teams) was palpable; every age of every race of every background could be found in Golden Gate Park marching together for a singular purpose and honestly, it's hard to find something more beautiful than that. This year's walk raised $3,011,245 and Therapy is very proud to say that we were able to contribute $5,000 in the fight to find a cure. And because of the undeniable good this charity does, Therapy will participate in next year's SF AIDS Walk and we are calling on all Therapy-enthusiasts (or lovers of humanity or both!) throughout the Bay Area, or wherever you may reside, to join us at Golden Gate Park next year so that you, too, can experience this electrifying event!

July has been a month heavy with good tidings, and in turn, with gratitude. Not only were we lucky enough to be part of the AIDS Walk, but we were also voted the best boutique in Mountain View by readers of their local newspaper, the Mountain View Voice!! Being loved by our customers is good enough for us, but having it made official really hits the soft spot, leaving us full of pride over the fact that you chose us.  So a big thank you to everyone who voted!!! We are truly, truly grateful!

One last thing. It's become rather public news already, but we just want to give another shout out to our new city, Pleasanton! We will be opening up our 8th location hopefully by mid to late August on Main Street and we can't wait to see a gaggle of new and known faces when we have our grand opening! We will definitely keep everyone updated on exactly when we'll open and any other news that pops up.

 

There are many different types of fathers, from paternal to step fathers to father figures, but they all have one thing in common: they have the giant responsibility of being our teachers, mentors, biggest supporters, and most importantly, our examples for living a good life. So with Father's Day around the corner, we hope that you do your best to give Dad a day full of love, relaxation, TV sports and a gift he didn't know he couldn't live without.
                


Men are notorious for being difficult to shop for and father's are no different, but thankfully Therapy is here to help. We have something for every type of father: a Nixon watch for the serious sartorialist; a Ben Sherman button-up for the 'hip dad'; various man-books for cooking, laughs, and home improvement; an enormous amount of goof for the silly dad who loves inside-jokes; a conversational piece of wall art that doubles as a collectors item for the architecturally literate dad. So whatever fits his fancy, we are the one-stop shop for the original superhero.   

Jewelry is one of the most personal things you can buy for another person, or even yourself, and our newest, hand-made jewelry lines definitely reflect that. As anyone who has ever walked into our store knows, we pride ourselves on carrying products that are as individual as you are, and supporting local/not-so-local independent artisans is the foundation to that philosophy. Our three newest jewelry lines are Plastique, Julie Nolan and Social Graces; these independent, hand-made-by-the-artist lines are the archetype of personal and unique.

The fabulously minimal/modern necklaces and earrings by Plastique are all laser-cut acrylic, designed and assembled by the artist, Jen Murse, in her studio. Exclusive to Therapy only, the artist has created a line of necklaces featuring five different city names (San Jose, Oakland, San Francisco, New York and Los Angeles) hanging from gold chains, made to represent where you're from or, more romantically, where you hope to be.


A San Jose native, Julie Nolan has made her mark on the jewelry scene with her antique-inspired pieces. One of the reasons why her line is oh-so-special is the exclusivity of owning a Julie Nolan astrology necklace; we are one of two stores who carry her line in the entire state of California. Now a resident of the great state of New York,  Nolan creates these hand-made brass necklaces in her studio, drawing the astrological design from a turn-of-the-century Swiss calendar, marking the brightest star in each constellation with larger holes. Each necklace is hand stamped by Nolan with the first three initials of the sign. It's debatable whether or not astrology is a science, but there's no argument that these necklaces are art.

This newly launched line (fresh-faced at this year's Magic in Las Vegas) has not only stolen our hearts, but the hearts of pretty much every person who walks through our doors as well. Based out of Los Angeles, you can't help but feel the laid-back beach lifestyle reverberate in their colors, designs and fabrics. Colorfast Apparel has a very clean aesthetic, providing quality fabrics and fits at affordable prices; who doesn't love that?

  

And by far our favorite pieces from their line is what they call 'Active Audio'; they're extremely soft and comfortable hoodies with completely functional earphones built in to the drawstrings that plug into your iPod or other MP3 player. Since it's never too late in the new year to make resolutions, consider these Active Audio hoodies a brilliant motivator to start the day with a run or walk or an exercise routine to help make you the healthiest you can be. Or if you have a long drive or flight ahead of you, you no longer have to worry about having one more thing to pack and one more thing to not forget AND you'll be warm and cozy at the same time. Some of the most amazing inventions are the ones that make life a little easier; Colorfast proves it can also be fashionable. Be the first to get yours so all your friends can ask 'Where did you get that?'