Although depression is one of the most common mental health conditions—falling in line behind anxiety—many people are unsure of how to treat it. Or, if treatment for depression is even effective. After all, depression is well known for destroying careers, relationships, and lifestyles. In short, there can be many victims of this mental health condition. […]
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As a child psychologist in San Diego, parents frequently ask me questions about therapy for their children. One of the most common questions is, “what kind of therapy does my child need?” This is a very good question. Of course, the answer depends on a child’s unique needs. Each child is different. Therefore, they’ll each […]
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Learning how to recognize clinical depression might save your teen’s life. Mental Health America reports that approximately one in five teens suffers from clinical depression. Moreover, it can lead to suicide. Suicide is the second leading cause of death for college-aged youth. It is the third cause of death for adolescents. However, four out of […]
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Naturally, a family may be bound by genetics. Yet, when you have several people with very different personalities living together under one roof, it isn’t surprising when problems arise. All kinds of events can put stress on a family—a big move, changes in their community, losing a loved one, or a family member going through […]
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As a child therapist in San Diego, people frequently ask me how to know whether or not their child needs therapy. It’s not an easy question to answer. Every child is different. That said, if you have concerns as a parent then it’s wise to trust your gut. If you think that your child might […]
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Binge eating disorder symptoms can be hard to spot. It may seem like someone suffering from binge eating disorder is actually dealing with anorexia, bulimia, or crash dieting. They may seem shy about eating in front of others, which can be a telltale sign of anorexia. But they might also be sneaking large amounts of […]
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Have you been going through a rough patch with your partner lately, but you’re determined to work it out and stick together?  Sometimes, we become frustrated with our partners over little things. Deep down, we might know that it would be easier to take a deep breath and let the problem go—but we still take […]
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Because we’re human, we are familiar with being members of a group—family, school, work, and social groups. It follows that groups are realistic settings for solving real-life problems. And that includes groups in the therapy setting. In group therapy, one or two professional therapists help several people with similar problems—such as anxiety, addiction or illness—work […]
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Most people seeking therapy are struggling with a problem (or multiple problems) that they want to overcome. They rarely come to therapy stating, “I want to change my personality.” They want to keep the essence of who they are, but make the tweaks needed to achieve something they haven’t been able to achieve on their […]
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When we ruminate on past mistakes or stay up late worrying about the future, anxiety results. Often, the root of our anxiety is our inability to practice mindfulness. What is mindfulness, you’re wondering? It’s a focus on the present moment, acknowledging your thoughts and feelings without judging them. And many people have found that mindfulness helps […]
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