Transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) is a procedure used to target key areas of the brain that are underactive in people with depression. An image of an underactive brain is provided lower down on this page. It is not (electroconvulsive therapy ect). During a NeuroStar treatment session, a magnet similar in strength to that used in…
Our Guest: Allison Anthony, LCSW What She Does: Allison Anthony is a therapist specializing in grief counseling and trauma work in Los Angeles. Episode Summary: Thomas Hughes, therapist and founder of the C.U.B.E. Psych, a Los Angeles-based mental health practice, dives into Allison Anthony’s background to discover what led her to become a therapist specializing…
If you or someone you know is struggling with PTSD or appears to be showing symptoms, you might be wondering what to do. It’s not easy for those with this condition to interact and communicate with loved ones and colleagues. This mental disorder also makes it challenging to maintain healthy boundaries and relationships with others.
Post-traumatic stress disorder, or PTSD as often called, is a mental health condition caused by trauma. Everyone experiences trauma at some point in their lives that causes them to feel upset, stressed, anxious, or overwhelmed by their experience. These feelings are usually normal and tend to resolve with time. But for some people, they happen…
Anxiety is a common reaction for children. Normal anxiety starts in infancy and peaks at specific times of development during early childhood. In most cases, children outgrow their anxiety as they grow older and become more aware and efficient at regulating their emotions. However, some children don’t outgrow their anxiety. Instead, they experience unique challenges…
If you’ve been feeling more worried or anxious than usual, you are not alone. Many people today feel like their anxiety, and stress levels are much higher than tolerable or normal. Every day, we are faced with stressful and unexpected situations that can make it difficult to feel calm and optimistic. But there is a…
Counseling with an LGBTQIA+ is a valuable resource designed to help those who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex, and asexual heal from common and personal issues unique to their circumstances. These concerns include conversion therapy, intergenerational trauma, self-awareness, and self-acceptance.
If you struggle with personal feelings or experience conflict with others about your sexuality, you might be a good candidate for (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer) LGBTQIA counseling. Many people believe they are an alternative gender than what is on their birth records or are attracted to individuals who don’t fit the traditional societal…
The loss of a friend, relative or loved one is not something many people get over quickly. Few words can truly express how hard death can be on survivors. Although time does make it easier to live with their loss, sometimes, intervention is necessary. Everyone’s response to grief is different. Some individuals find it harder…
Most of us feel anxious, worried, and overwhelmed from time to time. These feelings are normal when they arise occasionally. But anxiety might be the problem when symptoms occur without identifiable triggers and become more frequent or persistent. Anxiety can be helpful at times, especially when there’s a threat of harm. But everyday feelings of…