The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) has exacerbated the symptoms of many people with OCD, especially those already suffering from obsessions related to contamination or other forms of health anxiety. In order to provide effective evidence-based OCD treatment for a greater amount of people, CBT SoCal’s…
CBT SoCal is currently offering virtual group therapy (conducted via video sessions) for teens with anxiety (i.e., OCD, Social Anxiety, Specific Phobias). Dr. Brittany Beyerlein, a licensed psychologist specializing in working with children and adolescents, will be running a group focused on helping adolescents address…
Dr. Julissa Cortes recently attended a talk at The Help Group by Dr. Stephen Hinshaw (Psychology professor at UC Berkley and Professor of Psychiatry at UC San Francisco), where he presented on his memoir Another Kind of Madness: A Journey Through the Stigma and Hope…
Dr. Jason von Stietz had the honor of meeting with the San Pedro City Ballet, a world class pre-professional dance company, to discuss teamwork and mental skills. They are best known for discovering and nurturing the talent of American Ballet Theatre superstar Misty Copeland. Dr.…
Dr. Martin Hsia was recently interviewed by Rebecca McTavish of Wolters Kluwer’s Audio Digest, a premier provider of continuing medical education. The discussion addressed mental health aspects of the COVID-19 pandemic, with advice applicable for physicians, allied healthcare professionals, and the general public. Listen in…
CBT SoCal offers telehealth via video chat or phone!!! Telehealth is a simple and convenient method of engaging in psychotherapy in the comfort and safety of your own home. It can be done over the phone or via HIPAA compliant online platforms such as Google…
This past weekend, Seanita Scott spoke as part of the 2020 Fuller School of Psychology Integration Symposium in Pasadena. The symposium featured Dr. Thema Bryant-Davis, Associate Professor of Psychology at Pepperdine University’s Graduate School of Education and Psychology, and the theme of this year’s Symposium…
This past month, Martin Hsia and Brian Gutierrez were present at the January Jubilee, the San Gabriel Valley Psychological Association‘s (SGVPA) largest annual event. Dr. Hsia is serving as a member of the Board of Directors for the association for the tenth year. This year’s…
Collegiate athletes face a variety of stressors on and off the field. They face exhausting schedules involving practice, strength and conditioning, physical therapy, part-time jobs, internships, and full-time class schedules. They experience sport-related injuries, performance anxiety, and grief when transitioning out of competitive athletics. CBT…
CBT SoCal’s Dr. Jason von Stietz is nearing his second year as the team sport psychology consultant to the Salsa Soccer Club, a Women’s Premiere Soccer League team. Dr. von Stietz helped the team kick off the New Year by participating in the team retreat near…
*The following information is shared only with the full consent of the client.* Sumo wrestling is not only a 2,000-year-old martial art and the Japanese national sport, it is also the sport of choice for a growing number of athletes across the globe. The objective…
Recently, CBT SoCal’s Dr. Jason von Stietz met with the men’s and women’s tennis teams from Whittier College, a NCAA Division III program. The team is comprised of players hailing from all over the world including Australia, New Zealand, Netherlands, Guam, as well as all…