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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Treatment for anxiety in San Diego runs far and wide. Some options are cutting edge and innovative, combining new medications with talk therapy, for example. Other options involve making seemingly rudimentary lifestyle changes for anxiety. As you may have imagined, there is a treatment to fit every lifestyle. What may come as a surprise, however, […]
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Most people don’t like being told what they’ve done wrong. Even if we try to keep an open mind, negative feedback can lead to counter-criticism and argument that ruins relationship communication. In fact, often, poor communication between couples leads to blaming, fights, and damage to the relationship. It’s difficult to tell your partner that you’re […]
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Small gestures make people feel loved. In fact, they can do more to make your relationship last than over-the-top romantic gestures. Researchers at the College of Health and Human Development at Penn State asked 495 American adults about whether they would feel loved in 60 different scenarios. Results showed that loving actions are the best […]
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A panic attack isn’t just an overwhelming feeling of fear or dread. It can involve debilitating physical symptoms, and the experience can be so frightening that a sufferer might assume they’re having a heart attack.  A panic attack can occur out of the blue and then never happen again. But some people struggle with panic […]
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Stressing about grades is a normal experience for school-aged children. After all, children learn early on that it is important to get good grades in school. Furthermore, they may face pressure to excel at standardized tests and prepare to get into the right future schools. Although education is important, excessive stress about grades can be […]
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Group therapy for social anxiety sounds a little bit counterintuitive, doesn’t it? After all, the last thing you want to do with social anxiety is to participate in a group. However, group therapy can be the best treatment for dealing with social anxiety. Children and teens with social anxiety often feel like they are alone. […]
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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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It isn’t easy to talk about body image. Almost all of us have faced body image challenges. We have struggled with our self-esteem in relation to how we perceive our own bodies. We have faced challenges in how body image is dealt with in our society. If we’re lucky, we’ve worked through those issues over […]
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Being afraid of the dark is a common fear for many children. It’s been said that nightlight manufacturers are not going to experience a decrease in sales anytime soon. In fact, many parents seek child counseling in San Diego and the surrounding areas simply to help their children face this fear. Most parents genuinely want […]
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