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,…
In recent years, there has been a growing awareness of the dangers of sport-related concussions. Movies such as Concussion starring Will Smith, and the heavily publicized trial of Aaron Hernandez, an upcoming NFL player posthumously diagnosed with chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE), have highlighted the need…
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…
The term exposure therapy sounds intimidating and possibly dangerous. If given the option between choosing a treatment called exposure therapy, which sounds scary, and choosing something that sounds much safer and more welcoming, it makes sense that someone would choose the safer option. So, what…
We live in what many describe as a new Golden Age of Television. There are numerous cable channels and streaming services with critically acclaimed and award winning shows. Many of these shows have compelling characters and storylines that are rich with psychological underpinnings. CBT SoCal’s…
The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) has exacerbated the symptoms of many people with OCD, especially those already suffering from obsessions related to contamination or other forms of health anxiety. In order to provide effective evidence-based OCD treatment for a greater amount of people, CBT SoCal’s…
In a recent article, we reviewed the importance of assertiveness in the age of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). Behaving and communicating assertively can be challenging. Today, much of the world is facing a pandemic and an economic crisis that leaves many feeling helpless. In…
Does anxiety shorten your lifespan? Monitor on Psychology, a publication by the American Psychological Association, recently reviewed a study examining the relationship between CBT and exposure therapy exercises delivered via telehealth (online therapy) and cellular aging. The study was conducted primarily by researchers from Swedish…
Life is stressful. We face constant pressure from others in our daily lives, under normal circumstances, let alone during a pandemic. We have work deadlines, people intruding on our personal space, and the expectations we place on ourselves, which added together can make us feel…
If you are a college student, or the parent or loved one of a student, you know that class schedules and daily routines have been upended, but the need for mental healthcare remains. In an effort to manage the spread of the corona virus…
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…