If you’re ready to start seeing a therapist, you have options. Lots of different mental health professionals exist offering lots of different specialties. A simple internet search of “therapy near […]
In the high-stakes, high-performance world of military service, strength and resilience are virtues. But what happens when those expectations leave little room for vulnerability — especially when it comes to […]
Life can be overwhelming for kids as school and other activities in Ventura County start amping up for the fall. Between stress about school, sports, and extracurriculars and pressure from […]
Per a certain song, it’s supposed to be the most wonderful time of the year. Actually, though, the holiday season is pretty difficult for a lot of folks. The National […]
As November gets underway, you might notice people in your life growing out the hair above their lip. For some, it’s a style choice. For others, it’s an intentional decision […]
Fear of the unknown is a major driver for a lot of us. In fact, if you’ve thought about starting therapy, not knowing what to expect — or where to […]
Americans are a diverse bunch with lots of different values and priorities. The tension overlaying this election season has highlighted this fact. There is something that the majority of us […]
October is Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) Awareness Month. This year, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) have applied the theme of “Moving Forward with ADHD.” Experts estimate that this […]
Last week, we talked about compassion fatigue and the negative toll it can take on therapists. Even if you haven’t reached this state of vicarious trauma, most mental healthcare professionals […]
We’ve been using our blog page to explore pertinent mental health topics for years. It almost always centers around someone who’s either personally experiencing a mental wellness challenge or supporting […]