The Link Between ADHD and Addiction – 3 Major Steps You Can Take to Help Treat Your ADHD
Living with ADHD can be challenging, especially when it coexists with other conditions like addiction. ADHD affects a person’s ability to focus, stay organized, and manage impulses. These symptoms can make individuals more susceptible to addiction, as they might turn to substances to cope with their struggles. However, understanding the connection between ADHD and addiction […]
Back to School Perfectionism and Anxiety: How to Manage the New School Year
As the new school year approaches, excitement and anticipation often mix with feelings of anxiety and pressure. For many students, the start of school brings up concerns about meeting expectations, achieving perfect grades, and fitting in socially. These worries can spiral into perfectionism and anxiety, creating an overwhelming sense of dread rather than the joy […]
Unpacking In-Law Issues! Three Ways to Have Healthier Relationships with your In-Laws!
Unpacking In-Law Issues! Three ways to Have Healthier Relationships with your In-Laws Navigating relationships with in-laws can be one of the most challenging aspects of family life. Whether it’s tension around holidays, disagreements about parenting, or simply personality clashes, these relationships can create stress and strain even in the strongest marriages. When you marry the […]
Steps to Self-Love as an LGBTQ Person
In a world where acceptance and understanding can still feel like rare commodities, the journey toward self-love is especially important for LGBTQ individuals. There is a lot to celebrate in the LGBTQ community, including priceless contributions to human rights, science and technology, and the arts. This journey is not just about feeling good about oneself; […]
What if I have Body Dysmorphic Disorder? Three Things to Know About BDD
In today’s world, where social media and constant connectivity often set unrealistic beauty standards, it’s not uncommon to feel dissatisfied with our appearance from time to time. Thanks to social media’s connectivity, the idea of having a dysmorphic view of yourself has also become more widely known. However, some people experience an entirely different level […]
Lesser-known types of BFRBs, Including Lip Biting, Cheek Biting, and Hair Eating
Body-Focused Repetitive Behaviors (BFRBs) can feel like an unknown or forgotten mental health experience due to a lack of awareness and education in our society. The prevalence of BFRBs in the general population can range from 0.5% to 4%, but it can be higher depending on the specific type of BFRB. BFRBs are more common […]
Relationship Tips for When One Partner Has ADHD
Relationships can be both rewarding and challenging, and when one partner has Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), these dynamics can become even more complex. ADHD is a neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by symptoms such as inattentiveness, hyperactivity, hyperfocus, and impulsivity. These symptoms can lead to partners feeling neglected as their partner cannot dial in to them, […]
When Your Relationship Has Become Transactional! 3 Ways to Create a Healthier Bond in a Couple’s Relationship
Relationship Has Become Transactional
Do you have Travel Anxiety? 3 Ways to Manage Your Anxiety When Traveling
Traveling can be an exhilarating experience filled with the promise of new adventures, cultures, and memories. However, for many people, the thought of stepping out of their comfort zone and into the unknown can trigger a deep sense of anxiety. As an anxiety counselor in Woodland Hills, I often hear about the frustration of travel […]
When Respect Is Lost In Your Couples Relationship! 3 Ways to Build Respect
Respect is a fundamental pillar of any healthy and thriving relationship. It forms the foundation for trust, love, and communication. In our Woodland Hills couples therapy sessions, we tend to hear from people that they know when they feel respected (or disrespected) but have a hard time articulating where those exact feelings come from and […]
