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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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....

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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....

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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...