We all in our lives have felt anxious. From school work and deadlines to major life choices and events, we have experienced the feelings of unease, fear, and anticipation. Thousands of thoughts may race through our mind in the moment but once the situation has…
Many of us have an inherent desire for emotional connection and a feeling of understanding with our spouses or significant others. However, in many romantic relationships, we may feel that these desires are not sufficiently being met. If you are seeking a closer bond, a…
The American Psychological Association (APA) held a one day event, which they referred to as the Professional Development Training Institute on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Common Clinical concerns. This event consisted of webinars led by cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) specialists in the domains of anxiety,…
Our society’s view of what OCD looks like is primarily in the stereotypes of excessive hand washing, ordering and arranging and a need for things to be “perfect.” Often people will make jokes or memes of how “OCD” they are when they want things to…
Our brain generates thousands of thoughts per day that come and go like a stream. Most thoughts that we have are related to our environment and things that are happening around us – an upcoming deadline, or a conversation we’re engaged in. However, there are…
Earlier this year, Dr. Martin Hsia spoke with Robyn Tamanaha, LMFT, host of the Open Mind Night Podcast. The focus was on treatment for Insomnia, and addressed topics such as: Typical presentations and problems common to Insomnia Causes of Insomnia Attempts people make to combat…
In 2022, fans of the Netflix series Stranger Things enjoyed the rush of another season filled with the drama of dark forces, broken flashbacks, gruesome murders, and unfathomable teenage heroism. Viewers who were around in the 1980’s also can appreciate the throwback nostalgia of the…
Contamination OCD is one form of Obsessive Compulsive Disorder in which people suffer from excessive worries about infectious germs and microbes, and may wash their hands or disinfect in a very extreme or specific way. This has been portrayed before in films like As good…
Most people have a favorite movie or television series. Often times, people draw lessons and inspiration from those stories that can act as powerful metaphors to be utilized during therapy. CBT SoCal’s Dr. Jason von Stietz recently joined a panel discussion held on the Sanity…
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…