Tips to deal with grief and loss
When someone leaves your existence, it is a gut punch like no other. Simple things like someone random at the supermarket asking you “how’s your day” causes a welling of tears and may cause a full-on crying spell. Anything that reminds you of the person can cause tears to start flowing. You may spend your […]
How to Support Someone Who Has an Eating Disorder
While people with eating disorders go out of their way to hide that they have a problem, it will eventually start to be noticed by friends and family. This is especially true with anorexia, where the drastic weight loss is simply something that cannot be effectively hidden. There are other clues to look for, too, […]
Tips to improving your self-esteem. Written by a licensed therapist in Long Beach.
I have been a therapist in Long Beach for over 25 years. One of the things that I observe in people who are working on self-esteem who transition from low self-esteem to a healthier self-esteem is that they accept that they are important in this world. That is often the moment where I see that […]
Tips to getting through a panic attack. Tips from a licensed mental health therapist in Long Beach.
Having an anxiety attack (also known as panic attack) is difficult. The flooding of emotions can be traumatic; causing depletion and hopeless feelings. Did you know, one of the easiest ways to experience exhaustion is get consumed in the validation of external forces. People tend to have panic attacks when they are focused on things […]
Where does social anxiety come from? Written by a licensed therapist in Long Beach.
Social Anxiety can stem from a multitude of things. A lot of times it comes from worrying about what others might think of you. It can cause fear, concern, even the jitters in some cases. But one thing that is important to remember is that people’s opinions are just that, and not based on facts. […]
What does it actually feel like to take mental health medication?
A big reason that people who are prescribed medication for a mental health issue end up not taking the medication is because of a mental road block set up by society. Although more and more people are accepting that it is better to get help with mental health issues rather than struggle every day, society […]
7 Tips for living with ADD and ADHD. Written by a licensed therapist in Long Beach.
When I am writing about ADD and ADHD, I usually assume that the person who has ADD/ADHD isn’t going to have the attention to finish reading the information. This isn’t because they don’t want to finish it, it is because of a disorder they have that makes it extremely difficult to complete tasks. My advice […]
How to Unwind When Working From Home? Written By A Therapist In Long Beach.
While working from home is a dream job for many, it can be quite hectic. The laptop at your bedroom side table entices you during sleep hours, and you may not get to enjoy the separate nature of work and life. It’s almost like a paradox; work from home offers flexibility in the context of […]
Tips on easing your anxiety in a world of social media.
Welcome to the future; the new age, where the world is connected from the palm of your hand. Busy, busy, busy is the theme of the average American. When we feel connected through social media, we don’t tend to connect at a deeper level. This often leaves people feeling alone and isolated while they drown […]
What are boundaries and why are boundaries important? Written by a licensed therapist in Long Beach.
Boundaries are limits that you set with other people in your life. This includes family, friends, co-workers and even includes strangers/acquaintances. Many people feel taken advantage of in their lives and when we take a closer look in therapy, people are indeed walking all over them, but sometimes it is because they present themselves as […]