by New Leaf Team | May 19, 2025 | Anxiety & Depression Blogs, Individual Therapy Blogs, Parenting Blogs, Teen Blogs
This blog shares the difference between depression and premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD). These two conditions share overlapping symptoms, but are different in several ways. You may be wondering if your depressive moods are caused by PMDD or major depressive...
by New Leaf Team | May 12, 2025 | Anxiety & Depression Blogs, Family Blogs, Individual Therapy Blogs, Information About Therapy, Parenting Blogs, Relationship Blogs, Teen Blogs
You’re wondering, can ChatGPT provide therapy? Utilizing ChatGPT as a mental health resource has become increasingly popular. While ChatGPT started out as an advanced tool over Google for answering questions, its utility has developed. The topic of whether ChatGPT can...
by New Leaf Team | May 5, 2025 | Anxiety & Depression Blogs, Family Blogs, Individual Therapy Blogs, Relationship Blogs, Teen Blogs
This blog is on 4 mental health strategies for uncertainty. Take a deep breath. There’s been a lot going on these past few months. It’s understandable that you’re feeling overwhelmed, frustrated, angry, or scared. However, there are things that are within your...
by New Leaf Team | Apr 28, 2025 | Family Blogs, Individual Therapy Blogs, Information About Therapy, Parenting Blogs, Teen Blogs
Welcome to our blog on the benefits of therapy and counseling for teens. Did you know that nearly 1 in 5 teens experience a mental health disorder each year, but only half of them receive treatment? According to the CDC, about 53% of teens sought out the treatment...
by New Leaf Team | Apr 21, 2025 | Family Blogs, Individual Therapy Blogs, Information About Therapy, Parenting Blogs, Teen Blogs
You’re a teen starting therapy soon, and are wondering how parents are involved in teen therapy in Simi Valley. You’ve never done therapy before, and aren’t sure what to expect of the process. Something that’s been worrying you lately is just how much your parents are...
by New Leaf Team | Mar 10, 2025 | Anxiety & Depression Blogs, Family Blogs, Individual Therapy Blogs, Information About Therapy, Parenting Blogs, Relationship Blogs, Teen Blogs
This blog answers your question, how does therapy work? You’re starting therapy for the first time, and aren’t sure what to expect. Talking about your feelings was discouraged when you were growing up. Perhaps you were taught to avoid opening up, and could not let...