How Counseling Can Help Young Adults

Posted on 21 May 2019

While there are obvious reasons why some young adults should go to counseling, such as when they have gone through a traumatic event, there are many other reasons why young adults can benefit from counseling at places like SoCal Family Services that may not be so obvious. You can learn about some of the various ways counseling can help young adults. Dealing with school bullying As long as there have been schools, there has been bullying. [Read More]

Is Your Loved One Facing A Mental Health Medication Evaluation? What To Expect

Posted on 24 December 2018

If you have a loved one who is going through a complicated mental health concern, the best thing you can do during the process is to be supportive. The best way to be supportive is to know what your loved one may be going through as they make their way through the medication evaluation phases, including the psychiatric medication evaluation process. If you have a loved one facing this scenario, learn what's involved in the medication evaluation process so that you can be a better support system. [Read More]

Acting Up Versus Anxiety: How To Tell If Your Child Is Suffering From An Anxiety Disorder

Posted on 9 September 2018

Adults aren't the only ones who suffer from anxiety. However, unlike adults, the symptoms of anxiety disorders in children are often difficult to detect and may be overlooked or brushed off as unruly behavior. How can you tell the difference between a child who is misbehaving and one who is suffering from an anxiety disorder? You child exhibits physical changes If your otherwise healthy and happy child begins to complain about minor aches and pains, it may be a sign of generalized anxiety disorder. [Read More]

Why Seeing a Therapist on a Regular Schedule Is a Good Idea

Posted on 16 May 2018

Some people who rely on help from a therapist base their appointments around crises. For example, when something goes wrong in your life, you hurry to schedule one or more appointments with the hope of having them help you. This approach can work for some people, but many therapists will often recommend that you set a regular schedule for your sessions—perhaps once a month or, for some people, once every couple of weeks. [Read More]

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Seeking Refuge Through Counseling

One day a few years ago, I realized that I had a serious problem with depression. I had been acting like nothing was wrong, when truthfully I was struggling to make it day to day. I was really worried that I would eventually take my own life, which is why I started looking for a therapist. However, as soon as I started meeting with someone to talk about my feelings, things seemed to change. I started learning key coping techniques that helped me to leave my problems in the past, and I can't even begin to tell you how much of a difference it made. I want others to know how much counseling can help, which is why I made this website.

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