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Silent Warning Signs of Domestic Abuse
October is Domestic Violence Month. The signs of physical abuse are obvious, but many women suffer the invisible abuse of emotional violence that leaves them confused
Coping with Empty Nest Syndrome when a Child Leaves Home
It is a transition most parents will experience at some point in time and one that many face with bittersweet sentiment. Anxiety, worry, sadness and
Suicide Prevention Day
Thursday, September 10, 2015 is World Suicide Prevention Day – a day when people around the globe come together to raise awareness about suicide and
Introducing our new provider Jennifer Chokemesil, L.M.F.T.
Jennifer Chokemesil is a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist who has experience working with clients struggling through grief/loss, substance abuse, childhood trauma, abusive relationships, codependency, depression, anxiety
Introducing Our New Provider, Eugenie Boiadjieva, L.C.S.W.
San Pedro Psychotherapist Psychotherapist Adults & Families “Mental health Professional for over 15 years with specialty training as a Cognitive Behavioral Therapist (CBT) & Dialectical
Do I Have the Baby Blues or Postpartum Depression?
Join others in the Postpartum Group today. Women are vulnerable to mood disorders – specifically depression – during the postpartum period. Also known as PPD, this
Moderate Drinking vs. Alcohol Dependence: Understanding the Difference
Join our Moderation Management Group or Recovery Choices Group! A drink is defined as: Definitively, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services considers moderate drinking
April is Alcohol Awareness Month
Every April for the past 29 years, the National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence has put the spotlight on alcohol abuse, raising awareness of its
Depression Vaccine on the Horizon?
By Donna Balancia Depression may not be genetic or a result of poor nutrition, obesity or other causes, a new study indicates. Rather, major depressive
When Loving is Too Much: What Codependency is and What it is Not
Many people live in codependency for many years or even decades with realizing the unhealthy nature of their relationships. In its simplest form, codependency is
Living in the Moment: Don’t Let Your Past or Future Hinder Your Present
Buddha once said, “The secret of health for both mind and body is not to mourn for the past, worry about the future, or anticipate
Creating and Keeping New Year’s Resolutions that Stick
New Year’s Day is a time to turn over a new leaf and resolve to do the things we wish we would have been doing
