Couples Therapy Los Angeles
Couples therapy in Los Angeles, also known as relationship counseling or marriage therapy, is a form of therapy that helps couples work through relationship issues and improve their communication and connection with one another.
Men's Mental Health Month
Mental health is an important issue for everyone, but it can be particularly challenging for men. Men are often expected to be strong, stoic, and self-reliant, which can make it difficult for them to seek help when they need it.
Brainspotting
Trauma can have a profound and lasting impact on a person's life, affecting their relationships, mental health, and overall well-being. Until recently, traditional talk therapy has been the go-to method for treating trauma.
Children’s Counseling
Finding the right counseling services for children can be a daunting task for parents and caregivers. It's important to find a counselor who is trained to work with children and understands their unique needs and development.
Couples Counseling
The goal of couples counseling is to create a safe and supportive environment where couples can explore and understand the issues that are causing problems in their relationship and learn new ways to communicate and interact with each other.
Featured on the HuffPost
Rachel Thomasian was recently featured in an article on the HuffPost, which discusses how to address going to therapy with your parents. The article breaks down different ways to talk about going to therapy and how to help parent's with this process.
Anxiety: A Common Mental Health Concern
Anxiety is a natural and normal part of life. It is the body's response to stress, and it helps us cope with potentially dangerous situations. However, for some people, anxiety can become excessive and interfere with daily activities.
Feelings Wheel
When I start working with new clients they often struggle to identify language that properly captures their emotions. Most of us are able to determine if we feel negative or positive/pleasant or unpleasant/good or bad, but the specific feeling gets lost.
Teen Therapy
As a teenager, it's normal to feel overwhelmed, stressed, or confused at times. That's why seeking support from a professional can be a great way to deal with these feelings and gain a better understanding of yourself and your life.
Practice Gratitude, Not Guilt
As we navigate the effects of a global pandemic, I have been recommending my clients connect with a gratitude practice to maintain emotional well-being.
Managing Your Mental Health During The COVID-19 Pandemic
Most couples walk into therapy hoping to minimize or eliminate conflict. They don’t know why they are getting into fights about seemingly worthless topics, or why these fights can become so explosive.
The Iceberg of Conflict
Most couples walk into therapy hoping to minimize or eliminate conflict. They don’t know why they are getting into fights about seemingly worthless topics, or why these fights can become so explosive.
Marriage Counseling
Marriage counseling, also known as couples therapy, is a type of therapy that aims to improve the communication and relationship between partners.
Reframing Resolutions
As we step into the New Year we start thinking about big plans and resolutions, but how often do we actually employ change in the long term? And how helpful is the idea of a “resolution” in order to spark growth?
How to Help Someone With Anxiety
Anxiety is a common mental health issue that affects many people. It can be triggered by various factors and can take on different forms.
Turning the Mind
It is human nature to want to avoid painful emotional situations and turn towards comfort. Avoiding pain can become automatic and in emotional situations it can be easy to seek comfort in maladaptive behaviors.
Anti-Diet Wellness for the Holiday Season
Most of the festivities we enjoy during the holidays surround family, friends and above all else-food. Spending time cooking and sharing traditions with loved ones is a beautiful way to connect, but can be stressful to those who struggle with their relationships to food and body image.
Self-Acceptance
When I am working with clients, self-acceptance is one thing I always want to teach them. Regardless of the primary issue they walk into therapy with, I want them to learn to like themselves.
Gratitude for Thanksgiving
Holidays can become a stressful time when we include families, friends, traditions, traveling, and unspoken dynamics. Thanksgiving can be a time for gratitude and reflect on what positive intentions can be set for the rest of the year.
Shame Vs. Guilt
How to tell the difference so you can move towards more self-esteem.
Shame and guilt often get used synonymously as we talk about our struggles.