by Allison | Feb 6, 2023 | Individual Therapy Blogs
This blog shares information on how to set boundaries. Boundaries help create a clear guideline of how you would like to be treated, by letting others know what is and what is not okay or acceptable. You may create boundaries with family, friends, or yourself. There...
by Allison | Jan 30, 2023 | Anxiety & Depression Blogs, Individual Therapy Blogs, Teen Blogs
Disclaimer: If you are currently experiencing thoughts of suicide, please contact the National Suicide Prevention Hotline at 800-273-TALK (8255) or 988 or text the Crisis Line at 741741. You can also go to your nearest emergency room. In Ventura County, you can...
by Allison | Jan 23, 2023 | Individual Therapy Blogs, Teen Blogs
This blog shares 4 ways to create space for healthy friendships. No matter your age, having positive and supportive people in your life is important. Being able to share your emotions, thoughts, and experiences with others can help you feel more connected and...
by Allison | Jan 16, 2023 | Anxiety & Depression Blogs, Family Blogs, Individual Therapy Blogs
Disclaimer: If you are currently experiencing thoughts of suicide, please contact the National Suicide Prevention Hotline at 800-273-TALK (8255) or 988 or text the Crisis Line at 741741. You can also go to your nearest emergency room. This blog shares...
by Allison | Jan 9, 2023 | Anxiety & Depression Blogs, Family Blogs, Individual Therapy Blogs, Parenting Blogs, Teen Blogs
Disclaimer: If you or someone you know is in an abusive situation, please seek out help and connect with these resources: Coalition for Family Harmony (805) 983-6014, Interface Children & Family Services (805) 485-6114, or loveisrespect.org (1) 866-331-9474. ...
by Allison | Jan 3, 2023 | Family Blogs, Parenting Blogs, Teen Blogs
This blog shares information on healthy parenting approaches for teens. If you are reading this, you may be struggling with parenting strategies or your relationship with your teen. This is a common shift in dynamics in families, as teenage years can be difficult to...
by Allison | Dec 26, 2022 | Individual Therapy Blogs
This blog shares 4 self-care tips for busy people. When it comes to self-care, you may find that you do not have the time or energy for it after a long day. It’s not always feasible to assume that people can take a whole day to themselves. You may be a full-time...
by Allison | Dec 21, 2022 | Anxiety & Depression Blogs, Individual Therapy Blogs, Parenting Blogs, Teen Blogs
This blog shares 5 ways on how to validate yourself. As social beings, it is typical and normal for us to want validation from others. At one point or another, you have most likely sought out validation from someone; whether it was during your childhood from your...
by Allison | Dec 12, 2022 | Anxiety & Depression Blogs, Individual Therapy Blogs, Teen Blogs
This blog shares 3 steps for reversing negative self-talk. You may experience thoughts that are distressing, discouraging, or overall uncomfortable. They can take a toll on your functioning throughout the day. You may feel an inability to focus on tasks, fully engage...
by Allison | Dec 5, 2022 | Parenting Blogs, Teen Blogs
This blog shares 3 reasons for why your teen may be self-diagnosing. Self-diagnosing is defined as the process of diagnosing or identifying a condition within yourself. Recently, self-diagnosing various psychiatric disorders has become common on popular social media...