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Every day in the midst of the COVID-19 crisis, health care workers put their lives at risk by simply going to work. But the risk isn’t just physical; it’s also psychological. If you’re a health care worker, working on the … Read More
Seventy-six percent of Americans now think psychological health is just as important as physical health — and yet they struggle to get therapy, according to one study. Some of the reasons include limited access and a lack of options. Now, … Read More
Most people think of counseling as taking place on a comfy couch in a therapist’s office, but things are rapidly changing. With today’s technology, online counseling is becoming much more popular. Why? The benefits are just too good to ignore. … Read More
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
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
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
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
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
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
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