If anyone understands the seriousness of postpartum depression, it’s therapist Debbie Alexander, Psy.D. Having counseled many in her practice who have gone through it, she also suffered from postpartum depression herself 25 years ago — so she knows it’s not … Read More

The pandemic has made the last year and a half an incredibly surreal and stressful time for all of us. Frontline workers, such as healthcare employees, as well as teens, have faced unique challenges on top of everything else. But … Read More

Has your teenager been complaining of stomach pain, despite getting a clean bill of health from the doctor? Surprisingly, that’s not unusual these days. Licensed Clinical Social Worker Corinne Humphries at Orange County Health Psychologists says she has seen chronic … Read More

What do you do when you experience a “negative” emotion such as anger, disappointment, or sadness? If you’re like many of us, you might snap at someone you love out of the blue, avoid a painful situation, or withdraw from … Read More

Hope is not typically the first word that comes to mind when one thinks of dementia, but that’s exactly what one needs when faced with a diagnosis. “A lot of people think their life is over,” says Dr. Erica Lehman, … Read More

Our attachment styles can explain some of the biggest mysteries when it comes to relationships. For example, why would someone… Push their partner away at a time when they need them the most? Continue to nag their partner when it … Read More

You’re fully vaccinated but have an unexplained fear of leaving the house. Friends and family are starting to plan get-togethers, but you put them off. Although you used to enjoy social activities, now the thought of going out for groceries … Read More

You may have heard the term “COVID long-hauler,” describing former COVID patients who experience symptoms for a long period after their diagnosis. Maybe you’ve read about the 10% of people who still have problems with their sense of smell, even … Read More

Where would we be without Zoom these days? Ever since we’ve been working from home and putting our kids in online classes, virtual technology has been a fixture in our lives. Yet at the same time, many people complain of … Read More

Nellie,* a 75-year-old retiree, used to have a pretty busy social schedule. Between her weekly exercise classes and regular brunch dates with friends, she felt fulfilled and connected to others. Then, COVID hit. Like others her age who were high-risk, she didn’t … Read More