CBT SoCal therapists are often asked to share their expertise with schools, organizations, and communities. Dr. Jason von Stietz was recently invited to speak to a high school sport psychology class taught at Campbell Hall. Campbell Hall is a K- 12 all gender private school…
At CBT SoCal, our therapists are active members of the mental health community. Dr. Jason von Stietz recently joined the International OCD Foundation’s (IOCDF) Anxiety in Athlete’s Task Force. The IOCDF is an organization committed to helping people suffering from obsessive compulsive disorder and related…
CBT SoCal recently welcomed Melissa Aristoza, ACSW to the team and she already led a staff training. As an associate clinical social worker she supports children, teens, families, and adults dealing with issues related to obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), anxiety disorders, autism, and addiction. She…
This past week, Dr. Martin Hsia was part of an online conference with local representatives of the Glendale Area Mental Health Professionals Association (GAMHPA). Attendees included local Psychologists, Psychiatrists, Social Workers, Marriage and Family Therapists, and Educational representatives. The meeting was led by GAMHPA President…
At CBT SoCal, our therapists often share their expertise by providing didactic trainings for other mental health professionals. Recently, Dr. Jason von Stietz led two separate trainings for the Whittier College Counseling Center (WCCC). Dr. von Stietz previously completed four years of advanced training at…
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…