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Teen Therapy: What Parents Need to Know About Confidentiality, Expectations, and How to Support the Process
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,...
Why People Drive Terribly During the Holidays — And Why Everything May Feel Harder this Time of Year
If December feels heavy or confusing, you’re not doing anything wrong. You’re simply moving through a season that stirs up a lot, for a lot of people.
❤️ Coffee, Croissants & CPR: Because We Care About Your Heart
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...
When Starbucks Disappears: A Lesson in Ritual, Loss & Rebuilding
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...
Normal Kid Stuff—or Something More? How to Tell (and When to Get Help)
Is your child’s behavior just “normal kid stuff” or a sign they need extra support? From mood swings to bigger red flags, Beach Cities Psychotherapy helps families navigate the difference with compassion, skills, and strategies for lasting connection.
Turning Transitions Into Opportunities for Growth
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,...
How to Get Unstuck: 6 Pillars That Reboot Your Brain and Reignite Your Life
We all feel stuck at some point in our lives — we live too long to not ever feel stuck. With a human lifespan stretching 70, 80, even 90 years, it’s inevitable that there will be seasons where we...
Helping Teens & Tweens Cope with Divorce | How Therapy Can Help
Divorce impacts the whole family — not just the couple who decides to separate. For teens and tweens especially, the experience can stir up confusion, big feelings, and questions about identity,...
Teen Support Group for Displaced Teens
Did you have to move schools and/or homes unexpectedly? Are you living in a community that doesn’t feel like home? Do you feel homesick for a home you can’t go back to? Trying to find a new normal?...
Overcoming Anxiety Naturally: 5. 4. 3. 2. 1. Grounding Exercise
Anxiety is something that many of us experience at various points in our lives, but for some, it becomes a constant, overwhelming presence. Whether it manifests as a low hum of worry or an intense...
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