Over four million Americans undergo panic attacks, where symptoms can emerge swiftly and unexpectedly. These episodes, characterized by intense anxiety and fear, can affect anyone and often occur without an apparent trigger. When panic attacks strike, their symptoms...

Mindfulness is a practice that invites us to engage with the present moment in a whole new way. It’s about intentionally focusing our attention on what we’re experiencing right now – our thoughts, emotions, bodily sensations, and surroundings – without getting caught...

During therapy, individuals, couples, and families will learn strategies to cope with difficult situations, recognize and address negative behavior or thought patterns and evolve in both a personal and professional setting. Many folks turn to therapy because they want...

Narcissistic abuse can really mess with someone's whole being – their mind, emotions, spirit, and even their body. It's like it attacks from all sides. That's why when you've been through this kind of abuse, healing has to start from deep within you. But here's the...

When thinking about yourself in a therapy session do you imagine that you are able to easily express your thoughts and feelings to your therapist? Or do you see yourself struggling to answer questions, or explaining that you aren’t sure why you’re in session? Both...

Just because kids don’t bear the same responsibilities as adults, that doesn’t mean that they don’t feel scared or anxious during stressful times. Our team at Therapists of Southern California focuses on building social emotional aptitude and promotes their overall...

While the pride flag exhibits a rainbow of six distinct colors, the true spectrum of color encompasses various shades and tones, with colors seamlessly blending at their edges. For many people, gender is the same.  Gender is now recognized as a spectrum, departing...

Even if you’re not familiar with all of the intricacies of depression, you probably have a general idea of what it is, as well as some of the most common signs and symptoms and even some of the common causes or factors of it. Someone who is struggling with depression...

Chrissy Teigen's Journey with Postpartum Depression Postpartum depression doesn't discriminate. It can affect anyone, even those in the spotlight. One of the most courageous and influential individuals to openly discuss her battle with postpartum depression is Chrissy...

Bipolar disorder is a mental health condition marked by changes in mood, including periods of mania and depression. Although numerous individuals effectively navigate their bipolar disorder, it can have repercussions on their relationships with friends, family, and...

In today's world of hustle culture, it’s increasingly common to feel your worth is tied to your productivity. Many of us struggle with defining clear boundaries around work, around their work, all while navigating potentially manipulative workplace practices and...

Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) is a type of depression many people associate with the darker, colder months of winter and fall. However, according to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition (DSM-5), SAD is simply defined as a type...