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…
Image credit: Keloland.com News about the Coronavirus (COVID-19) has all of us on high alert. Cities worldwide are on lockdown, and more cases are being reported all over the world every day. Here in Southern California, Mayor Eric Garcetti and the Los Angeles Department of Public Health declared…
Generally, participation in sport has many benefits such as learning teamwork, discipline, decision-making, and improved physical health. However, student-athletes are still at risk of developing disordered eating habits. Males and females are at risk: A study of NCAA Division 1 athletes found that one-third of…
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…
Why mental health matters: Mental health is not separate from physical health. Medical problems can often lead to mental health issues. Mental health issues, such as substance abuse and eating disorders, can result in medical problems. Furthermore, psychological stress from daily life can leave athletes…
It is not unusual for the death of a famous athlete to hit us harder than expected. We might even feel surprised and embarrassed by how intensely their passing can affect us. Here are a few reasons why the passing of our favorite athletes can…
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…
How can I be absolutely certain……? ….that I turned the stove off before I left the house? ….that I WON’T be exposed to deadly bacteria after touching a public doorknob? ….that I WON’T actually fulfill the image in my head about pushing someone into…
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…
A Summary of “Rethinking Positive Thinking: Inside the New Science of Motivation” by Gabriele Oettingen, Psychologist and Researcher We’ve all seen inspiring memes, or heard the messages to “Just stay positive!” “Think on the bright side!” or “Dare to dream big!” It’s often considered basic…
*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…