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A Clinical Psychologist explains how overwhelming feelings like Anxiety or Fear work

In this post, Clinical Psychologist Christopher Nahumck explains the natural mechanics behind overwhelming feelings like Anxiety or Fear, how these emotions often hijack us, and what you can do to take control.  Christopher Nahumck is a licensed Clinical Psychologist based in Sierra Madre. You can learn more about the work Christopher does here.   All of us have experienced overwhelming feeling at some point in our lives.   Some emotions are good. Like when you accomplish an important task (graduating from college, your first big bonus, getting married or having a child).   Other times feelings are overwhelming and filled with negativity....

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How to manage your anger better (practical tips from a therapist)

In this post, Bekke Abe will help you manage your anger better by helping you: Identify the type of anger, you or your loved one may be experiencing; Practice physical ways to reduce the symptoms of your anger; Learn more effective ways to engage in conflict; And by helping you acquire the right support and skills to manage your anger better long-term.   Bekke Abe is a Registered Associate Marriage and Family Therapist based in Sierra Madre, Downtown LA and Burbank. Bekke is currently working under the supervision of Dr Curtis Miller....

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How to find the right therapist in the Los Angeles Area (Free Checklist)

In this post you can download a FREE Checklist to help you in order to decide on the right therapist in the Los Angeles area for you. Finding a therapist in the Los Angeles area is hard. Finding the right therapist for YOU is even harder.  That’s why our community of therapists and counselors created this Best-Fit Checklist.   We know you’re not just looking for someone, because you’re looking for someone YOU feel good about. You want someone YOU can trust with the full weight of your worries.   This PDF should help you decide on the...

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Can couples counseling help with these 3 most common issues?

How can couples counseling help solve 3 of the most issues long-term couples struggle with? A downtown Los Angeles therapist explains. In this post: we break down the most common 3 ruts couples fall into and we also consider, "can couples counseling help" with each of these issues.  By Lisa Tannehill, a Family and Marriage Therapist who offers Downtown Los Angeles Couples Counseling Hardly anything beats the feeling of living life alongside your best friend when you’re feeling completely seen and completely loved. Unfortunately, nothing compares to the pain of living life alongside that someone, feeling...

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Work Stress Solutions and Symptoms

Your Survival Guide to Work Stress: Symptoms and Simple Solutions

Excessive work stress might feel like a natural, yet unfortunate, part of being a working adult. However, studies suggest it's not natural, or something you're built to deal with. It's something you should actively reduce. In this Survival Guide our Associate Marriage and Family Therapist,Bekke Abe, will show: what is work stress and how can it affect your health; how can you identify whether you're suffering from work stress; which small steps you can take today toward reducing work stress.   What is Work Stress and how can Work Stress affect my life There's...

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