Articles & Resources
❤️ 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,...
🌿 Healing Together: Group EMDR Therapy (G-TEP) for Fire Survivors 🌿
FREE GROUP EMDR THERAPY SESSION FOR DISPLACED FIRE VICTIMS Have you been affected by the recent wildfires? Trauma can have lasting effects, but healing is possible. Join us for a supportive Group...
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...
Managing Holiday-Specific Stress: Finding Your Calm Amidst the Chaos
Managing Holiday-Specific Stress The holidays add a unique flavor of stress because everything feels a little higher-stakes. The festive decor, the family photos, the big meal—these all put added...
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