When many of us hear the term “self-care,” we instantly picture bubble baths, face masks, and soothing candles. While there’s nothing wrong with enjoying those things, this image of self-care has become so narrow and commercialized that many people just … Read More
By Muniya S. Khanna, Ph.D. and Philip C. Kendall, Ph.D., ABPP Help your child face all of life’s challenges with confidence. Based on the innovative Coping Cat program, this book offers a proven-effective “recipe” for raising resilient kids! We live … Read More
A Psychologist’s Guide for Parents As summer begins to wind down and the first day of school approaches, many students experience a mix of excitement and apprehension. While some children eagerly anticipate reuniting with friends and jumping back into routine, … Read More
A Note from OCHP Founder, Dr. Kristin Kleppe I recently attended the American Psychiatric Convention and was surprised that many of the sessions were NOT about promoting medications for mental health, but they were about promoting options to medication. We … Read More
By Rémy Dambron Discover the healing power of nature with this beautiful book, which will help you reconnect with the natural world to nurture your well-being Nature therapy is the practice of reconnecting with the natural world. Whether you find … Read More
June marks Men’s Mental Health Awareness Month, and at Orange County Health Psychologists, we’ve been reflecting on the unique emotional struggles men often carry and how therapy can help lighten the load. According to our Founder, Dr. Kristin Kleppe, as … Read More
By Terrence Real In recognition of Father’s Day and our focus this month on men’s health, OCHP recommends the classic I Don’t Want to Talk About It by NY Times Best Selling Author and Psychotherapist, Terrence Real. A bestseller for … Read More
By Andrea Temkin-Yu, PsyD Parenting teens today presents many unique challenges that have contributed to the skyrocketing rates of teen depression, anxiety, addiction and even suicide. Supporting Your Teen’s Mental Health is an essential resource for parents and caregivers looking … Read More
Have you ever wished for a way to train your brain like you train your body? Neurofeedback, a cutting-edge, non-invasive therapy, allows you to do just that. At Orange County Health Psychologists (OCHP), Dr. Leeanne Marquez specializes in neurofeedback, using … Read More
Neurofeedback is like a gym for your brain that can help you repair or strengthen those parts of your brain that impact anxiety, insomnia, migraines, attention, focus, and more. Author Michael Cohen expands on the gym analogy by saying: Imagine … Read More