Is Online Counseling Effective?
Sometimes when you need to talk to a therapist, life gets in the way. You could be so busy that you only have time during your lunch hour. Or, there could be reasons why you can’t easily leave the house, … Read More
How Does Online Counseling Work?
We all know what traditional therapy looks like — but how does online counseling work? This question might be on your mind, especially as we all shelter in place to protect ourselves and our communities from COVID-19. Not being able … Read More
When Coronavirus Fears Trigger Your Preexisting Anxiety Disorder
Battling an anxiety disorder is tough on its own. But in the midst of a global pandemic (COVID-19), it can be very difficult. Just like the virus affects different groups of people physically, it also does so mentally. If you … Read More
What Millennials Really Want You to Know (But Aren’t Telling You)
Bring up the word “millennials,” and you’re likely to hear a collective groan from anyone who’s older. Then, come the complaints: “They’re impatient.” “They think they know it all.” “They’re too entitled.” Regardless, millennials themselves often cleverly shut down their … Read More
Limerence: When Love Turns into Unhealthy Obsession
By Parul M. Patel, Psy.D., Clinical Psychologist, Orange County Health Psychologists, Inc. Many of us know what it’s like to fall in love: Those butterflies in your stomach. That feeling of excitement or nervousness. How your heart literally races at … Read More
7 Myths and Facts About Couple’s Therapy
When you’ve reached a crossroads in your relationship, you can feel it. Perhaps you’ve started to argue with your partner more than ever… or worse, fallen into silence. Should you work on things or walk away? It’s a tricky question … Read More
Myths of Motherhood: Maternal and Postpartum Depression
By Pooja Sharma, M.A., Psy.D., LMFT, Orange County Health Psychologists, Inc. When new and expectant mothers share feelings of sadness, the response from well-meaning friends and family might be something like: “How can you be depressed if you’re having a … Read More
“Hey Mom–What’s My Amygdala?” Understanding the Anatomy of Your Child’s Brain
By Kristin Kleppe, Psy.D., Clinical Psychologist, Orange County Health Psychologists, Inc. Of all the questions we fear our children might ask us, “Hey Mom, what’s my amygdala?” is probably not one of them. Yet understanding this part of the brain … Read More