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What are Psychologists and What Do They Do?
Have you ever wondered what the difference is between a therapist and a psychologist? And what do all those letters behind their names mean? Sometimes it seems more like the alphabet profession than the mental health profession. While there are a few notable...
6 Facts Parents Should Know about Anxiety in Teens
It seems to happen overnight. Our “babies” turn into full-on teenagers. Developmentally, this usually means they’re testing a few boundaries, hiding away in their bedroom, and expending enormous amounts of emotional energy just trying to fit in. It’s normal for teens...
How Anxiety Therapy Can Build Confidence in Teens
We all want our teens to feel confident and secure, and while they may act like they’re invincible, the reality is life is coming at them so fast these days that “overwhelmed” might be their norm. Gone are the days where the biggest stressors were simply the biology...
Should I Go to Therapy? 7 Good Reasons to See a Therapist
“Why should I go to therapy? Things aren’t really that bad. I should be able to manage things on my own. I’m fine, really.” Have you ever had thoughts like this or heard someone else express these thoughts? If so, you’re not alone. Therapy can be a confusing or even...
What to Expect from Trauma Recovery Therapy
Should you seek therapy for trauma? You’ve been through something awful. You’re in pain. Reminders of what happened seem to come out of nowhere and keep you stuck. One minute you’re fine. Living life. The next you feel like you’re drowning in a painful memory from the...
5 Key Factors in Finding a Simi Valley Trauma Therapist
You’ve been thinking about it for a while but you’re not sure where to begin to find a trauma therapist in Simi Valley. The process of asking for help can be so overwhelming that it’s easy to put off, avoid, and delay…until the pain becomes almost unbearable. Maybe...
4 Things You Need to Know About Childhood Trauma and Its Connection to PTSD
If you have experienced any kind of childhood trauma, you may have heard or said one or more of the following: “It could have been worse,” “At least I didn’t have it as bad as others did,” “What doesn’t kill you makes you stronger,” “Why can’t I just get over it?” or...
How To Find A Good Trauma Therapist Near Simi Valley
You have been looking for a good trauma therapist near Simi Valley, Ca but you aren’t quite sure who would be the best fit. Maybe you’ve been struggling with more overwhelm lately and getting triggered but you don’t know what to do with all that is coming up for you....
Why Choose Virtual Counseling Over Traditional Counseling?
Virtual counseling or in-person therapy? A few years ago, this wasn’t even a consideration. Most people hearing the word therapy would picture someone on a couch with the therapist sitting across from them, notebook in hand, listening, nodding, and occasionally...
What You Need to Know Before Choosing Online Therapy
The decision to reach out for support when life isn’t going well or we’re struggling emotionally is a big one. It can feel awkward, intimidating, and overwhelming. And if you’ve never been to therapy before, it can be confusing to know what to look for. For many...
Does Group Therapy Work for Anxiety?
When you struggle with anxiety, opening up and being vulnerable with even one person often feels unbearable. It may have taken every ounce of strength you have to seek individual therapy. So the idea of involving yourself in a therapy group for anxiety and sharing...
The Benefits of Group Therapy Sessions
The importance of receiving professional support when struggling with a mental health issue cannot be overstated. Fortunately, there are a number of options when it comes to getting that support. Most people are familiar with individual therapy (working with a...
What Causes Teen Mood Swings?
Picture it. It’s a beautiful, sunny afternoon, and you’re picking up your teenage daughter from school. She gets in the car and seems fine. She tells you about her day. (Ok, you have to pry it out of her, but she eventually answers with more than monosyllabic...
Understanding 7 Challenging Child Behaviors
Phew! We’ve all been there. On the verge of losing our cool as our sweet, angelic, adorable, beloved, and cherished child behaves somewhat abominably. We love them more than life itself, but sometimes? Sometimes they can push our buttons. As the leading psychologist...
7 Ways Parents Can Support Children During Depression
As parents, the thought of our child suffering is devastating. We’d do anything to take away their pain, and if we could switch places with them, we would. So, when your child is depressed, you want to do whatever you can to help. But what exactly is that? Simi...
What to Expect in Your First Session with Your Psychologist
Congratulations. The call has been made, and the appointment has been set. You’ve been thinking about it for weeks and finally decided to do it. A whirlwind of emotion sweeps over you, hope, excitement, anxiety, restlessness. Your mind is flooded with questions....
Here’s Where to Begin in Helping a Child Overcome Trauma
As parents, we worry. We just want our kids to be happy and healthy. We’d do anything to protect them. Unfortunately, life doesn’t work that way; we can’t always keep bad things from happening. For a parent, having a child experience trauma is devastating. Trauma is...
Overcoming Depression: How Psychologists Help with Depressive Disorders
We all know what it feels like to be sad. Sadness is an essential human emotion, and although not particularly pleasant, it’s one that eventually passes (until the next time). But when that feeling of sadness lingers, when it clings to us, when it begins to impact our...
5 Things You Can Do To Understand Your Teen Better
When was the last time you stayed up until 3 am to finish an assignment from the boss? Or felt the pressure of a looming test for all the employees in your department? You really need to ace it if you want that promotion. And what about your co-worker and BFF....
Warning Signs That You Should Seek Treatment for Anxiety
You’re not alone if you’ve been more stressed than usual. We’re living in scary times, and it’s easy to feel overwhelmed and worried. Life is challenging, and in addition to concerns you might have about the country or world events, there’s the everyday stuff to worry...
Common Therapy Approaches to Help you Heal from Trauma
Suppose you or someone you love has experienced a traumatic event or complex (multiple) trauma. In that case, you understand how debilitating and overwhelming it can be to think about the healing process. Trauma affects the brain and the nervous system, and someone...