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The Intersection of Sleep and Mental Health: Improving Sleep Hygiene for Better Psychological Well-being
We’ve all been there – tossing and turning, counting endless sheep, and staring at the clock as the minutes tick by. Sleep, or rather, the lack of it, can feel like a relentless adversary. But it’s...
High Functioning Anxiety: Understanding and Coping in a Busy World
High functioning anxiety is a term often used to describe individuals who experience anxiety symptoms but manage to function relatively well in daily life. While it might seem like they have it all...
Sleep Hygiene: The Cornerstone of Good Health
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...
The Story Behind Beach Cities Psychotherapy
Before I was a therapist, I was just someone sitting on another therapist’s couch trying to figure my life out. I had a career in film and tv, a seemingly loving husband, a beautiful daughter— and...
Intensive Therapeutic Trauma Retreats in Hermosa Beach, California
EMDR Intensives and EMDR Intensive Trauma retreats are an opportunity to get to the root of issues including anxiety, depression, self-esteem, relationship issues, ptsd, complex trauma and a wealth...
Incorporating Humor into Therapy: Enhancing Mental Health Through Laughter
At Beach Cities Psychotherapy, we recognize the power of humor and mindfully embrace it in our work with clients. The Science Behind the Smile: Science backs up the benefits of a good laugh. When...
Addressing Codependency: Steps to Personal Empowerment and a Fulfilling Life
Codependency is a complex pattern of behaviors that can leave you feeling trapped and unfulfilled. It's often rooted in childhood experiences where you learned to prioritize the needs of others over...
The Role of Therapy in Managing Anxiety
Anxiety is a common experience. It can manifest in different ways for different people, and it can pop up at various stages of life. For some, it's a relentless stream of negative thoughts that...
Supporting Teen Mental Health: Effective Strategies for Parents
Being a teenager is challenging. It's a time of incredible growth, exploration, and change – physically and emotionally. It's also a time when mental health challenges can become more prominent....
Grief: Why can’t I just get over it?
Why can’t I just get over it? There is a myth that grief is short-lived and that when something bad happens we should be able to pull ourselves up by the bootstraps and move on. Some people are...
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