Articles & Resources
Sexual Dysfunction: A Deeper Dive
Ever felt a little off when it comes to intimacy? You're not alone. Sexual dysfunction is something many people experience, and it's totally okay to talk about it. In this guide, we'll explore the...
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...
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...
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...
Signs You Might Need Couples Therapy: The #1 Reason Couples Seek Help — and the #1 Reason They Avoid It
How do you know when it’s time for couples therapy? Some couples seek help when the fighting becomes intense. Arguments escalate, communication breaks down, and the relationship feels stuck in...
My Teenager is Driving Me Crazy! Is This Normal?
Parenting a teenager is not easy. You have to lessen the reign and prepare them to leave the nest, but at the same time their behavior is erratic and they won’t listen to you. They may be impulsive,...
Am I a bad mom (or dad): slaying parenthood and becoming a “parenting expert”
Am I a bad mom? Am I a bad dad? These questions haunt good parents everywhere which is why I go out of my way to tell every parent making the effort to come into my office and address their...
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