If you are already overwhelmed with anxiety, stress, depression, or struggling to manage your time and energy, how do you find the wherewithal to find a therapist that is right for you? Dr. Martin Hsia, CBT SoCal’s Clinical Director, recently met with journalist Lauren Krouse…

At CBT SoCal, we strive to be as knowledgeable and skilled in cognitive behavioral approaches as possible. Recently, Dr. Lucy Kyupelyan led a staff training on how to utilize Acceptance Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help people with anxiety and or mood disorders. Dr. Kyupelyan has…

This past month, Michele Rose, Drs. Brittany Beyerlein and Martin Hsia participated as presenters in the 5th annual OCD SoCal Conference. As the local affiliate chapter of the International OCD Foundation (IOCDF), OCD SoCal’s mission is to disseminate information and awareness about OCD to the…

Most parents have experienced the frustration of sleepless nights as they try to help their child get to bed. Parents, and adolescents themselves, know the difficulty in keeping regular sleep hours as a teenager. CBT SoCal’s Dr. Julissa Cortes recently held a 1-hour training in…

After a long pandemic, CBT SoCal staff finally got together for an in-person celebration. Although we supported each other throughout the year via biweekly video conference calls, a staff potluck was a welcome change. Hellos and good byes! The potluck was an opportunity to welcome…

Part of being an effective sport psychology and mental health professional is staying in contact with colleagues in order to support each other and exchange ideas. CBT SoCal’s Dr. Jason von Stietz is the co-chair of the Los Angeles County Psychological Associations (LACPA) Sport Performance…

CBT SoCal’s Dr. Jason von Stietz recently had the honor of presenting at the Association of Applied Sport Psychology (AASP) West Regional Conference, which was hosted by California Baptist University. Dr. von Stietz’s presentation was titled, Providing team building and mental skills training for a…

The pandemic has impacted the world of sports at every level, including elite amateur sumo wrestling. CBT SoCal’s Dr. Jason von Stietz recently met with  journalist Yunyi Wang  to discuss how the covid-19 has impacted his work with the U.S. national sumo wrestling team in…

Invictus Athletic Club Feminae, a Women’s Premier League Soccer (WPSL) team, recently announced on Instagram that they are continuing to partner with CBT SoCal’s Dr. Jason von Stietz for the WPSL 2021 season. Dr. von Stietz has provided team building and mental skills training for…

This past week, Dr. Martin Hsia joined Psychologists Dr. Ryan Howes and Dr. Brooke Lewis, and Registered Clinical Counselors Chris Boyd and Joanna Boyd on the Mental Health Bootcamp Podcast. Dr. Hsia was invited as a guest to discuss the differences between Obsessive Compulsive Disorder…

October is breast cancer awareness month and CBT SoCal’s Dr. Jason von Stietz is sponsoring the second annual Kick for a Cure event held by a Women’s Premiere Soccer League team. Invictus A.C. Feminae (formerly Salsa Women’s Soccer Club),  will be hosting an online telethon…

CBT SoCal’s Dr. Jason von Stietz will be supporting a local Women’s Premiere Soccer League (WPSL) team in their efforts to raise money for cancer research in their 2nd annual Kick for a Cure fundraiser. The Torrance-based WPSL team, Invictus Athletic Club Feminae (formerly Salsa…