Psychologists and Psychotherapists in Los Angeles Area
Living alone is a higher-risk lifestyle: higher rates of less healthy behaviors, such as smoking or eating poorly. Higher rates of alcohol abuse, high blood pressure, insomnia, less functioning immune system, too
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HOW can WE CELEBRATE HOLIDAYS (POST-COVID) with LESS STRESS?By Alan M. Solomon, Ph.D. The holiday season is upon us, all
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Though it is usually thought of as a “white girls’” issue, teens of all ethnic groups, and boys, too, can struggle with eating disorders. Heterosexual boys tend to talk about getting fit, lean, or more muscular. LGBTQ kids may also respond to the anxieties of their identity struggles by using, and misusing food.
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As repeatedly noted in these blogs, as well as in featured articles, on this website, the COVID 19 pandemic has generated substantial increases in anxiety, depression, substance abuse, child abuse, domestic violence, sleep difficulties, and weight gain for many people.
Read moreWe are approaching 18 months of living with the COVID 19 pandemic, which started mid-March 2020 in California with the announcement of the first restrictions in daily life.
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As with other forms of psychological distress, naming it is the first step towards dealing with it. By identifying depression, anxiety, addiction, and other struggles due to the pandemic (see previous blogs), we can begin to take counter steps, including seeking help. The same is true for languishing.
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College students are feeling more depression, anxiety, and loneliness than ever before. This is based on a survey of 33,000 students from a researcher at Boston University
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As the COVID 19 pandemic stretches on and on, maintaining your motivation to exercise may be more and more difficult. Even though recent blogs have cited the benefits of exercise for our immune system, as well as it being an antidote to depression, anxiety, and sleep difficulties, losing interest and energy for exercise is understandable, even predictable perhaps
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COVID 19 is a MENTAL HEALTH CRISIS TOO. Two-plus months into sheltering at home due to the COVID 19 crisis, and beginning to re-open our economy, we are in the midst of another kind of health crisis. This one has to do with psychological health and well-being.
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HOW DO YOU COPE WITH COVID 19? By Alan M. Solomon, Ph.D. How do you usually cope with stress? Do
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By Alan M. Solomon, Ph.D.
How do you usually cope with stress? Do you quickly take action to deal with a challenge, seek relief and resolution? Do you pause, reflect, perhaps check-in with trusted friends, family members, work colleagues, formulate a plan of action and begin to take steps? Do you try some online research to understand the problem more deeply?
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“Fifty percent of the patients seeing me for cardiac care are really dealing with psychological issues.” So said a cardiac physician in an informal conversation recently. “So, I quiet myself, listen quite a bit, and then watch for an opportunity to counsel the patient about his anxiety, depression, etc.” This comment was made about patients receiving care after a procedure had been completed.
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In fact, if the adults had four or more instances of childhood exposure to stress, they had a greater risk of alcoholism, drug abuse, depression or suicide attempts at a rate of 4 to 12 times greater than adults who had experienced no ACE’s.
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How Does Keeping Secrets Harm the Secret-Keeper? by Alan M. Solomon, Ph.D. It’s well known that keeping a secret is
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What If Medications for Depression Don’t Work? By Alan M. Solomon, Ph.D. The first line of treatment often recommended by
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What Are the Signs of ADHD in Women or Girls? By Alan M. Solomon, Ph.D. The previous blog, based on
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Does Lowering Depression Improve Cardiac Health? By Alan M. Solomon, Ph.D. How can we improve the outcome of medical treatment
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Ask NBA Star Kevin Love: “Success Does Not Make You Immune to Depression” By Alan M. Solomon, Ph.D. Kevin Love,
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How Do Animals Assist in Treatment? By Alan M. Solomon, Ph.D. Does the presence of animals help with medical outcomes?
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COLLEGE STUDENTS OFTEN NEED THERAPY College students are experiencing strikingly high rates of psychological difficulties. A recent study made
Read moreEffective Treatment for Physical Illness Often Includes Help for Depression or Anxiety By Alan M. Solomon, Ph.D. Fifty percent of
Read moreLos Angeles Therapist Specializing in:
Anxiety
Depression
Grief
Parenting Issues
Relationship Issues
Stress Management
Crisis Intervention
Substance Abuse/Addiction
Abuse – sexual, physical, psychological
Learning, Behavioral, Attention, Social-Emotional issues with Children and Adolescents
Therapist Specializing in:
Anxiety and Stress
Depression
Occupational Stress
Life/Career Decisions
Relationship Issues
Health Psychology
Self Esteem Issues
Encino Therapist Specializing in:
Depression
Anxiety
Trauma
Relationship Issues
Co-dependency Issues
EMDR
Play Therapy
Glendale Therapist Specializing in:
Depression
Anxiety
OCD
Relationship Counseling
Eating Issues
Life Transitions
EMDR
Self-Esteem Issues
Santa Monica Therapist Specializing in:
Anxiety and Stress-related disorders
Childhood Abuse: sexual, physical, emotional
College Students
Crisis Intervention
Depression
Grief and Loss
Infertility and Adoption
Life Transitions
Mindfulness and Meditation
OCD, especially Obsessional Thinking
Parenting Issues
Pornography Addiction
Pre-Marital Counseling
Relationship Issues
Self-Esteem and Empowerment
Women’s Issues
Therapist Counselor Specializing in:
Adult Children with Aging Parents
Anxiety & Depression
Creativity Issues
Cultural Differences
Dream Work
Empowerment/Self-esteem
EMDR-Certified-Level 2
Grief and Bereavement
Health Psychology
Life Transitions
Parenting
Pre-Marital Counseling
Prosperity Training
Relationship Issues
Stress Reduction
Spirituality Issues
Trauma Recovery