Living through the current COVID-19 emergency has proven difficult for many of us. Not only are we worried about our physical health and that of our families, but the stress of financial challenges and general uncertainty can make it hard … Read More
How have you and your family been dealing with the new stay-at-home restrictions? Even if you’re fortunate enough not to be sick or on the front lines, you’re likely to be impacted. Working remotely with kids at home, missing out … Read More
Every day in the midst of the COVID-19 crisis, health care workers put their lives at risk by simply going to work. But the risk isn’t just physical; it’s also psychological. If you’re a health care worker, working on the … Read More
Seventy-six percent of Americans now think psychological health is just as important as physical health — and yet they struggle to get therapy, according to one study. Some of the reasons include limited access and a lack of options. Now, … Read More
Most people think of counseling as taking place on a comfy couch in a therapist’s office, but things are rapidly changing. With today’s technology, online counseling is becoming much more popular. Why? The benefits are just too good to ignore. … Read More
Sometimes when you need to talk to a therapist, life gets in the way. You could be so busy that you only have time during your lunch hour. Or, there could be reasons why you can’t easily leave the house, … Read More
We all know what traditional therapy looks like — but how does online counseling work? This question might be on your mind, especially as we all shelter in place to protect ourselves and our communities from COVID-19. Not being able … Read More
Battling an anxiety disorder is tough on its own. But in the midst of a global pandemic (COVID-19), it can be very difficult. Just like the virus affects different groups of people physically, it also does so mentally. If you … Read More
Bring up the word “millennials,” and you’re likely to hear a collective groan from anyone who’s older. Then, come the complaints: “They’re impatient.” “They think they know it all.” “They’re too entitled.” Regardless, millennials themselves often cleverly shut down their … Read More
By Parul M. Patel, Psy.D., Clinical Psychologist, Orange County Health Psychologists, Inc. Many of us know what it’s like to fall in love: Those butterflies in your stomach. That feeling of excitement or nervousness. How your heart literally races at … Read More