Author: Embracing You Therapy

Are You Self-Diagnosing Your Mental Health Through Social Media?

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In today’s digital age, social media platforms have become an integral part of our lives, providing a platform for connection, information sharing, and self-expression. However, the rise of social media has also led to an increase in self-diagnosis of mental health conditions. In a lot of ways, this makes sense: many of us weren’t diagnosed […]

What is Intentional Singleness? Creating an Authentic Journey of Being Single

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The journey of being single is about finding fulfillment and happiness in your own life, whether or not you’re in a relationship. By embracing your single status, you can find ways to enjoy the present moment. Sometimes, these discoveries lead to not pursuing romantic relationships with the same determination as before. There is a whole […]

4 Ways to Navigate Mental Health as a Member of the LGBTQ+ Community

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Being a member of the LGBTQ+ community can bring unique joys and challenges. While society has made significant strides in LGBTQ+ rights and acceptance, many individuals still face mental health issues related to their sexual orientation or gender identity, making it hard to navigate. Society at large still leaves room for debate about the rights […]

The Role of Art and Creative Expression in Managing Anxiety

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Anxiety can be an overwhelming and debilitating condition that affects many people’s lives. In our Woodland Hills office, while using CBT and mindfulness approaches has been very effective in helping our clients manage their anxious thinking, we also know that another powerful and therapeutic approach is engaging in art and creative expression, especially with teens, […]

5 Steps to Overcoming Mental Health Challenges Faced by College Graduates

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Graduating from college is a significant milestone filled with hope and anticipation for the future. However, this transition can also bring about various mental health challenges for college graduates. The shift from the structured environment of academia to the uncertainties of adulthood can be overwhelming. You may find that you are surprised to feel the […]

How To Move On From Someone You Care About Who Is Wrong For You?

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Moving on from someone you care about can be one of the most challenging and emotionally draining experiences. Most of us can list all the things we like about the people we are close to, but in the end, we know that those reasons are not the reason we like someone. a relationship can form […]

What If Co-Parenting Doesn’t Work Out?

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There are many ways to have a family, but one of the most common pictures painted for us is parents and children all under one roof together. While it is becoming increasingly common for children to go back and forth between more than one home, you might feel that you are on your own when […]

When You Have ADHD and Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria! 3 Ways to Manage Your ADHD and RSD

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Nobody particularly enjoys feeling rejected, whether the rejection is relatively minor or, at the other end of the spectrum, completely devastating. Making an offer that isn’t received can feel sad, embarrassing, frustrating, humiliating, and discouraging. You may think that you experience these incidents the same way others do, but if you have ADHD, there is […]

May is Mental Health Awareness Month! Here are Three Things to Know

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Mental Health Awareness Month is an annual observance that takes place in May every year. This month-long campaign aims to raise awareness about the importance of mental health and reduce the stigma associated with mental illness. Both awareness and de-stigmatization surrounding mental health are important to us here at our therapy practice in Woodland Hills. […]