Blog for Better Living
Taking the First Step: Seeking Therapy Following a Loss
By: Rochelle Perper, Ph.D. | July 14, 2017
Reaching out to a therapist is not always easy. It takes tremendous courage to ask for and receive help. If you have suffered the loss of a loved one, taking the first step can be even more challenging. When you lose a loved one, whether a parent, spouse, child, a close friend, or even a […]
Read MoreHow to Be Gentle with Yourself
By: Rochelle Perper, Ph.D. | May 12, 2017
Life is hard. Yet, many of us make it worse by being hard on ourselves. We waste precious time beating ourselves up, wallowing in guilt, or chastising ourselves for mistakes we feel we’ve made. We live in a “Get Over It and Move On” society where we are implicitly or explicitly encouraged to be a […]
Read MoreWhat Stage of Life are You In?
By: Other | March 4, 2017
Written by Jennifer Wendt, Ph.D. Our lifespan is comprised of a progression of stages during which we face new dilemmas and experience new accomplishments. From early childhood thru the retirement years we all endure similar phases of life: childhood, adolescence and various stages in adulthood. We also tend to connect with others who are living […]
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Psychology-Based Study Tips
By: Rochelle Perper, Ph.D. | January 20, 2017
For students starting the spring semester at school, the New Year represents a fresh start for academics. Many students use this transition time to renew their focus on studying and setting goals for higher grades through better study habits. These are noble pursuits, yet without the skills to achieve them, change may not occur. Unlike […]
Read MoreTherapy 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
Seasons Are Changing
By: Other | September 23, 2016
Written by Francine Martinez, Ph.D. We’ve all heard of the “winter blues”, those times when we just begin to feel down for now explainable reason. Our mood shifts and we can become lethargic, more sentimental and can have this overwhelming feeling of sadness. Adding to the frustration of the mood shift is recognizing that you […]
Read MoreHow Does Psychotherapy Work?
By: Other | July 8, 2016
Written by Kelly Anderson, Ph.D. Not surprisingly, the first time I meet someone, I am often asked “how does therapy work?” Most people I meet with both professionally and personally have either gone to therapy themselves or know someone who has. Generally, when I ask a therapy novice what they know about the process, the […]
Read MoreCognitive Behavior Therapy 101
By: Other | May 31, 2016
Written by Asal Azizi, Psy.D. As a therapist who provides Cognitive Behavior Therapy, I often meet with new clients who have heard a thing or two about CBT work, but have never experienced it. As a new client, you may be intimidated by the idea of undergoing CBT or believe it is the answer to […]
Read MoreAnxiety, Depression, Grief, Personal Improvement, Relationships, Stress, Therapy
Mental Health – Let’s Talk About It
By: Other | February 15, 2016
Written by Asal Azizi, Psy.D. As a Psychologist I am often subjected to a variety of jokes or comments regarding my field of work when others discover what I do for a living. There is misguided humor about “those crazy people”, awkward moments when someone tells me they once saw a “shrink”, but “it didn’t work”, […]
Read MoreAnxiety, Personal Improvement, Relationships, Stress, Therapy