A miracle, a blessing, a bundle of joy. These are just a few of the various words and phrases used to describe having a baby. It’s a big life change for you and your family. While a lot of the words and phrases used to…
We watch movies as a form of entertainment. After a long day at work, putting on a movie from the comfort of your own home or attending a new movie out in theaters is a great way to take your mind off of your 9-5…
Celebrities—they’re just like us! They pump gas, grocery shop, care for their children and families, and hang out with friends at local restaurants. While they also can attend awards shows, dress in the glitz and glam, and hire personal trainers and chefs to cook them…
Books are arranged in alphabetical order on shelves. Pencils are positioned on desks that are equally distanced apart from one another. Clothing in a closet is categorized by the ROY G BIV color system. These are all signs of a common type of obsessive-compulsive disorder…
Neurodivergence is a concept that has become more widely talked about over the past few years. In the past, thinking differently from what was considered the normal way of thinking wasn’t accepted. In today’s world, there’s a clear understanding that people can think and feel…
A number of people may be familiar with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). OCD is a mental disorder that involves unwanted thoughts that individuals will cope with through the use of compulsions. But did you know that there are actually various forms or categories of OCD? The…
Imagine that worries, fears, and obsessions are the only things that you can focus your efforts on. No matter what the topic of conversation may be, you can’t fully participate because your brain is focused on other issues. If a family member or friend is…
False memory OCD, AKA Real event OCD, is one of the many different subtypes of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder. People suffering from this experience a sense of doubt about their memories of specific events. They may question if they locked their house, closed their garage door, or…
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…
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…
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…
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…