by beachcitiespsy | Dec 16, 2025 | Teenagers
Deciding to put your teenager in therapy is an act of care. Most parents pursue therapy because they want their child to feel better, cope more effectively, and thrive emotionally. At the same time, therapy with teenagers can feel confusing or even frustrating for...
by beachcitiespsy | Dec 6, 2025 | General, Trauma
December is a strange month. On one hand: joy, cheer, lights, peppermint-flavored everything.On the other: grief, financial pressure, family tension, loneliness, anxiety, and the lingering ache of whatever (or whoever) should be here but isn’t It’s a season of...
by beachcitiespsy | Oct 18, 2025 | Uncategorized
At Beach Cities Psychotherapy, we care deeply about your emotional health — but this September, we want to take that care a step further… to your physical heart too. That’s why we’re hosting a special event we’re calling: ☕ Coffee, Croissants & Sidewalk CPR 📅...
by beachcitiespsy | Oct 18, 2025 | General
Recently, I walked down the street from my office to grab a protein bar at the local Starbucks—and discovered something shocking: every Starbucks in Hermosa Beach (except the one inside Vons) had closed permanently. I paused. For many people, Starbucks isn’t just a...
by beachcitiespsy | Sep 11, 2025 | Teenagers
Parenting has always been hard. Parenting now—with 24/7 news, social media comparison, academic pressure, and fewer village-style supports—can feel like running a marathon at sprint pace. Many of us end up expecting adult behavior from people whose brains aren’t done...
