How Art Therapy Works for Preteens
The plight of the preteen population often gets overshadowed by the demands of younger children and/or those already drifting into the dramas of adolescence and adulthood. It’s understandable. It is...
How To: Help a Partner with Mental Illness
You want your loved ones to be happy and healthy. So learning your partner has a mental illness can feel devastating. But don’t fear. There are a lot of things...
Don’t Miss the 2019 AIDS Walk Ventura This Weekend!
Maybe you’ve been looking for something fun to do (with free food!) this weekend. Maybe you’re trying to be more physically active. Or maybe you want to get more involved...
Stop the Stigma. Mental Health Disorders are More Common Than You Might Think
If you’re living with a mental health disorder, you might be feeling alone, isolated, or just plain weird. But, actually, mental health disorders are common. Extremely common. Millions and millions...
How To Set (And Respect) Holiday Boundaries
In theory, the holiday season is a time for joyful gatherings with people you love. In practice, however, most of us have experienced a family fête gone wrong or a sour...
Tips & Tricks for Dealing with Holiday Stress
‘Tis the season – for your social calendar to get completely crazy. Holiday stress is no joke. But it doesn’t have to take over your life! There are some actionable,...
Ventura County Support: Resources for People Affected by the Borderline Shooting, Woolsey Fire, and Hill Fire
It’s been a rough week for Ventura County, to say the absolute least. While we were all still reeling from the news of the Borderline shooting, two fires – the...
Free Services in the wake of Thousand Oaks shooting
Our hearts are open to our Ventura County Community in the wake of this tragedy in Thousand Oaks. Call or email our office to schedule a FREE phone counseling...
Couples Therapy FAQs: What You (& Your Partner) Should Know
So you want to know more about couples therapy. You’ve come to the right place. Whether you’re in a marriage that’s become harder over time, a relationship that feels unhealthy,...
What is an Anniversary Reaction? And Am I Normal for Having One?
Anniversaries are usually happy things. You celebrate the success of a relationship or the longevity of gainful employment. But what happens when the anniversary marks a date you’d rather not...