Blog for Better Living
Loss of a Role Model
By: Other | February 10, 2017
Written by Eli Aguilera, Intern Emotions are what drive humans through their everyday lives. They come together as the art on the canvas of what we feel. They collect as the mosaic of instincts our minds produce following the circumstances of situations we face. When a positive event occurs, happiness is the default reaction of […]
Read More
Introverts and Extroverts: The Brain Chemistry Behind Their Differences
By: Other | December 16, 2016
Written by Melissa Hansen, Psy.D. I’m standing in a crowd of people at a conference after the last session. My colleagues – all extroverts – are across the room engaging others in conversation and laughing loudly. I was engaged for a while, but now I’m ready to head home and call it a day. The […]
Read More
Building Blocks for Emotional Resilience
By: Jen McWaters, Psy.D. | December 10, 2016
Changes, stress, and obstacles seem to be an inevitable part of life. Part of effectively coping with these challenges is learning how to be flexible and adapt to the pain that enters our lives. Pain can take the form of many things, including intense emotion, loss, health problems, or relationship difficulties. As it is often […]
Read MoreGet our latest articles sent directly to your inbox!
How to Avoid Divorce: Effectively Managing Conflict in a Relationship
By: Rochelle Perper, Ph.D. | November 18, 2016
Recently, I participated in a discussion on ESPN AM 1700 Real Talk Radio on the topic of “Avoiding Divorce: Conversations you Should Have Before Getting Married, and the Anatomy of a Healthy Relationship.” During the conversation I introduced the concept of the “Four Horseman of the Apocalypse,” a description of problem behaviors that, if exist […]
Read More
Therapy Changes Welcomes Dr. Jen McWaters
By: Jen McWaters, Psy.D. | October 14, 2016
I am excited to be joining the Therapy Changes family and look forward to contributing to an already thriving multi-specialty practice. I will be providing services at the Point Loma location for teens, children, families and adults. I received my Doctorate in Clinical Psychology from Azusa Pacific University and completed my pre-doctoral APA internship at […]
Read MoreAnxiety, Depression, Introduction, Personal Improvement, Relationships, Therapy
Emotional Abuse in Relationships
By: Other | September 30, 2016
Written by Qiuting ‘Iris’ Li, Intern Many of us have encountered situations, in which we feel that someone, maybe one of our family members or a friend, is constantly devaluing us, making fun of us, degrading our beliefs, shrinking our confidence or restraining our freedom and rights. If emotional abuse is not something you have […]
Read More
Better Boundaries for Better Relationships
By: Other | August 19, 2016
Written by Kelly Anderson, Ph.D. No matter who you are, you’re likely to have quite a few relationships in your life. You may have a partner, family members, coworkers and friends to name a few. Additionally, most people have more casual relationships in their lives such as with babysitters, your children’s teachers, or even the […]
Read More
Reflections on Loss and Moving Forward
By: Other | August 5, 2016
Written by Francine Martinez, Ph.D. The blogs for Therapy Changes tend to be of a more informative nature. Yet today as I prepare my August blog I am drawn to something a bit more personal, and at the same time universal to us all. In May of this year I lost my husband to cancer. […]
Read More
The Value in Perspective Taking
By: Other | July 29, 2016
Written by Jennifer Wendt, Ph.D. Perspective taking is the ability to see things from another person’s view and to better understand what he or she is thinking and feeling. It also comprises of the ability to experience and convey empathy for the other person. It is a life skill that is essential in our social […]
Read MoreLearn More
Contact Us
When choosing a psychologist, you need to find someone who you can trust with your most personal concerns. We are here to answer any questions you may have and to ensure that we are the right match for you. To get in touch, visit our Contact page, give us a call or send us an email. We look forward to hearing from you.
Phone: (619) 275-2286
Fax: (619) 955-5696
Email: [email protected]
