At the Ventura Counseling & Wellness Center and our sister campus, West Valley Counseling Center, we want to make it easier and more comfortable for people to access mental health […]
Good news, Venturans. By deciding to live in this city, you’ve done some good for your mental health. A recent survey found that people who live close to a body […]
With all the extra time at home this year, most of us are cooking more. And that means more involved trips to the grocery store. But have you ever headed […]
The National Institute of Mental Health said it best: “Technology has opened a new frontier in mental health support.” Want mental health care at your fingertips? There’s an app for […]
Your nerve cells make a chemical called serotonin. On top of playing a role in your digestion, blood clotting, and other bodily functions, serotonin is a powerful natural mood stabilizer. […]
This year, pride celebrations are going to look different. In recent years, June marked the start of a month of colorful community celebration in Ventura. While we can’t come together […]
By Melissa Foulks, MFT Trainee, West Valley Counseling Center In the age of technology, we have the ability to connect with anyone around the world at our fingertips. From text […]
The coronavirus pandemic has changed life for all of us. Even as the weather warms, we’re all hunkering down indoors. It’s the right thing to do right now. By sheltering […]
By Cecilia Polkinhorn, Art Therapist, Registered Associate MFT Processing feelings from quarantine 2020 using art materials If you’re anything like me, you struggle constantly with wondering what you are supposed to […]
By Kira Wiggins, Marriage and Family Therapist Trainee The other day my head was aching. I turned to the medicine cabinet for aspirin but continued to suffer. As the day wore […]