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 | 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 | Aug 15, 2025 | General
As August unfolds, the carefree rhythm of summer begins to shift. For many, this time of year brings the start of a new school year — and with it, a mix of emotions: anticipation, stress, anxiety, and even unexpected grief. Whether you’re a parent watching your child...
by beachcitiespsy | Oct 21, 2024 | General
Toxic masculinity is a phrase that gets thrown around a lot, but many people aren’t quite sure what it really means. At its core, toxic masculinity refers to the harmful and rigid ideas of what it means to “be a man”—ideas that suppress emotions, encourage...
by beachcitiespsy | Sep 22, 2024 | General, Therapy
Being a CEO comes with immense pressure and responsibility. The constant demands of leadership can take a toll on mental health, affecting both career performance and overall well-being. Therapy for executives can provide valuable tools and strategies to manage...
by beachcitiespsy | Aug 8, 2024 | General
Sleep is often the first thing to go when life gets hectic. We sacrifice those precious hours to meet deadlines, scroll through social media, or binge-watch our favorite shows. But what we often don’t realize is that sleep is not a luxury; it’s a...
