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Why Do I Invalidate My Own Feelings? Breaking Free from Self-Doubt
Feeling like your emotions are unwarranted or excessive is a common struggle, especially among women. This self-doubt can lead to invalidating your own feelings, which hinders personal growth and emotional well-being. At Simi Psychological Group, we understand the...
8 Tips to Help Your Marriage Survive Infidelity
Infidelity, in whatever form, is a painful and complex event that is often seen as one of the hardest things in a relationship. You may feel betrayed or have thoughts that your relationship never meant anything at all. Discovering infidelity may make you feel...
Two Ways Women Experience Anxiety and What to Do About Them
Anxiety can be difficult to navigate for anyone, especially when we feel a myriad of pressures in our micro and macro environments. Women are disproportionately affected by anxiety and often find it difficult to receive the right support from people around them. We as...
How to Sit with Discomfort: Embracing Unease as a Path to Growth
In a world that prioritizes comfort and convenience, learning to sit with discomfort can be a revolutionary act. Discomfort comes in many forms: physical, emotional, psychological, and spiritual. It can arise from those minor irritations we all face, or from major...
What Can Group Therapy Do for Me? 8 Ways Group Therapy Can Help
“I’m really more of a private person.” “I just don’t like talking in front of new people.” “I feel like I can get more out of individual therapy.” These are just a few reasons people often dismiss the idea of group therapy. But group therapy Simi Valley can actually...
Help! How Do I Talk to My Partner About Sex?
You sigh, roll over, and turn off the light feeling sad, frustrated, and alone. You’re not sure what’s going on but don’t know how to discuss it without hurting your partner. You know how important a healthy sex life has always been for you both. Something has to...
Preventing Your Sex Life From Feeling Like a Chore
A healthy and robust sex life is often seen as a bellwether for a happy and secure romantic relationship. However, as time marches onward, the obligations and expectations of our romantic lives become more complicated and demanding; homes are built, children are born,...
Finding Solace: How Grief Therapy Can Aid in Mourning
You’ve experienced a loss that’s left you shattered. You know they mean well, and you don’t want to seem ungrateful, but hearing “everything happens for a reason” just doesn’t cut it. You feel so alone. How do you return to life as usual when you’re in pieces? If this...
Pain In Grieving: Our Guide To Help You Understand Better
What exactly is grief, and how do we understand it in a way that is helpful to navigating the grieving process? The first thing to understand is that grief is not a singular emotion, but a Gordian knot of feelings and responses to an experience of loss. Grief is...
The Teen Anxiety Epidemic: How Therapy Can Help
Teen anxiety, which was on the rise even before the pandemic, has continued to grow steadily. The impact of global events, national events, and the everyday, regular teenage drama they face has made our teens more anxious than ever before. If you’re a parent wondering...
9 Tips to Support Yourself Through the Grieving Process
Dealing with grief on a daily basis is a unique and challenging journey that individuals face after experiencing loss. Whether it's the death of a loved one, the end of a relationship, or a major life change, the grieving process can be all-encompassing, affecting...
Group Therapy vs. Individual Therapy: Which One Is Right for Me?
You’ve been struggling for a while now and you know it’s time for some professional support. Congratulations! Seeking therapy can be a transformative step toward healing and growth, and making that decision is the first big step forward. If you’re seeking...
The Impact of Social Media on Mental Health: Can Therapy Help?
It can seem harmless, the time spent scrolling social media, laughing at funny cat videos–but is it? If you’ve found yourself feeling more anxious or depressed in spite of the funny cat videos, you’re not alone. Social media has become an integral part of modern...
What is Grief Counseling? Navigating the Path of Healing
Grief is a universal human experience and a natural response to loss, whether that’s the loss of a loved one, the end of a significant relationship, or any other major life change. And, it can be overwhelming, leaving you to wonder if you will ever feel “normal”...
COre belief and alchemy sound healing workshop june 1st!
Are you ready to take control of your life? Look No Further! Join Us For An Empowering Core Belief Workshop Infused With The Transformative Power Of Alchemy Sound Therapy Featuring esteemed clinical therapists Dr. Donna Novak and Jarah Trenier,...
The Truth About Marriage Counseling: Can it Help?
Marriage counseling can feel like a loose thread in a favorite sweater- if you pull on it, the whole thing might unravel. On the other hand, if you pull on it in the right way, you can strengthen it and wear it forever. If you and your partner are struggling, but have...
Experiencing Simi Valley Hiking Trails With Intention
When you’re out on a Simi Valley hiking trail, is your intention to get a good workout, perhaps pushing yourself out of your comfort zone or challenging yourself in some way? Is it to connect with others and build relationships? Is it to focus inward or maybe connect...
Help! My Marriage is Boring! 7 Tips on How to Break the Boredom
You’ve had the same conversation (if you can call it that) with your partner 18 thousand times, or so it seems. You’ve been reduced to small talk and pecks on the cheek as you come and go. You’ve been actively Googling “marriage counseling near me in Simi Valley,” but...
Moving Forward: How Do I Heal from Childhood Trauma?
Very few people get through life without some level of trauma, whether it’s big, more commonly recognized trauma or smaller, personal experiences that were traumatic (and yes, those count). Perhaps you’re at a point where you feel ready for therapy, actively...
Why Taking Care Of Yourself is the best way to support your kids (Free event) April 22nd!
Free workshop to the community held at YMCA Simi Valley in Jack's Room April 22nd 530-7pm. Presented by Dr. John Danial and Nvard Mkrtchyan, LMFT. You don't want to miss it! REGISTER HERE!!
Hiking With Mindfulness (Free Event) 4/20 at 10am!
Sarah Parsons, LMFT and Dr. Novak support you in becoming mindful and present during our beautiful Simi Valley Hike! April 20th 10am-12pm. Please RSVP to [email protected]