Do you find yourself spending long periods of time focusing on a certain aspect of your appearance? Do you find certain aspect of your appearance to be greatly flawed? Have you attempted to hide or alter your appearance in ways that are very time consuming,…
At the end of a long stressful day, do you watch something new that you’ve never seen before or do you put on your favorite episode of an old classic? Many chose to de-stress by watching an old classic that they’ve seen dozens of, if…
Competitive athletes face a variety of physical and mental stressors. The many demands of sport can add up and, combined with other factors, can lead to issues with depression and anxiety in athletes. CBT SoCal’s Dr. Jason von Stietz, will lead an educational workshop titled,…
Obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) is a complex mental illness and it is important for therapists to have as many tools in their tool box as possible, metaphorically speaking. Recently, Dr. Martin Hsia, CBT SoCal’s Clinical Director, led a staff training on a relatively new approach…
As awareness of athlete mental health needs is on the rise, it is important for psychotherapists to be knowledgeable of sport psychology and the needs of athletes. CBT SoCal’s Dr. Jason von Stietz recently led a staff training, which gave an overview of the field…
Sport psychology is a growing field and many mental health professionals are taking steps to gain the necessary training to support athletes and performers. CBT SoCal’s Dr. Jason von Stietz is the co-chair of the Los Angeles County Psychological Association (LACPA) Sport Performance Psychology Special…
Middle school can be an anxiety provoking time. Among children 13 to 18, anxiety (31.9%) is the most common mental health disorder. Moreover, 7.1 percent of children ages 3 to 17 currently suffer from an anxiety problem. CBT SoCal’s Dr. Julissa Cortes and her colleague…
College sports are back in full swing! Since the start of the pandemic in 2020, college sports have either been paused or at risk of being paused. More recently, however, NCAA athletes have had the opportunity to pursue their passion uninterrupted. This has paved the…
Insomnia can have a significant impact on both physical and mental health. It’s related to weight gain as well as an increased risk of heart attack and stroke. Insomnia is related to difficulty focusing, anxiety, and depression. It is no wonder that many turn to…
CBT SoCal’s Dr. Martin Hsia recently joined Robyn Tamahana, LMFT on the Open Mind Night Podcast, a podcast that discusses all things related to mental health and mental illness. The Open Mind Night Podcast launched earlier this year featuring interviews with guests who are professionals…
Most people have favorite movies and television shows that they never grow tired of re-watching and quoting among their friends. These stories and their characters move people emotionally and inspire them to face adversity with poise. CBT SoCal’s Dr. Jason von Stietz joined a panel…
It is well known that athletes do their best to `maintain a positive mindset. They strive to stay focused on their goals and deliberately practice positive self-talk. However, even with deliberate focus and effort, they can still fall into certain patterns of unhelpful thoughts or…